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SOLACE
The human face of local government's challenges
By Heather Jameson | 22 October 2025
Last week’s Solace Summit in Leeds was a moment to catch breath and catch up with colleagues. It is an event that focuses on support, connections and people.
REORGANISATION
SOLACE: Reorganisation work must start now
By Martin Ford | 17 October 2025
Councils have been urged to begin to ‘boring but practical' work on Local Government Reorganisati...
SOLACE
SOLACE: Funding fails to offset the years of lost cash, claims president
By Heather Jameson | 16 October 2025
Central government funding for regeneration is positive but ‘can only go so far in offsetting the...
SOLACE SUMMIT
An opportunity for honesty
By Robin Tuddenham | 14 October 2025
As local government leaders convene in Leeds this week for the Solace Summit amid a backdrop of u...
PERFORMANCE
Solace, strategy and cash-strapped councils
By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024
Perhaps the true measure of local government is inclusive growth – the ability to build the prosp...
SOLACE SUMMIT
Solace Summit: Tensions with central government starting to ease, suggests Prosser
By Dan Peters | 17 October 2024
Tensions between local and central government are starting to ease in the wake of the General Ele...
SOLACE SUMMIT
Put in the investment to build better resilience
By Kath O'Dwyer | 17 October 2024
Kath O’Dwyer says central government must realise that operating local government ‘on a shoestrin...
SOLACE SUMMIT
Pointing towards a brighter partnership
By Matt Prosser | 17 October 2024
As delegates gather in Manchester for the Solace Summit, Matt Prosser says the relationship reset...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
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