Title
SOLACE
The problem with Best Value
By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 September 2023
The Government’s new Best Value draft guidance targets the right issues, but in too many areas it...
SOLACE
The workforce challenges we face cannot be ignored
By Kath O'Dwyer | 18 September 2023
It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s wh...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border
By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023
Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...
HEALTH
Partnerships for prevention: Digital Dorset's health and social care
By Penny Syddall | 05 September 2023
Penny Syddall looks at how Dorset Council is working in partnership with local health in three ma...
SOLACE
Is basic income the answer?
By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023
As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...
SOLACE
Many councils are finding their own solutions in a time of crises
By Graeme McDonald | 04 September 2023
The media has been full of negative stories about local government, says Graeme McDonald. A more...
LEGISLATION
Building control: staying on top of the changes
By Lorna Stimpson | 23 August 2023
With the launch of the new building safety regime in October, council chief executives must ensur...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Croydon elections 'secure' despite 'justified' criticism
By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2023
A review of Croydon LBC’s 2022 elections has backed chief executive Katherine Kerswell’s handling...
HEALTH
National issues on a local scale: tackling the cost of living crisis
By Stephen Gaskell | 08 August 2023
Local authorities are working with partners in a variety of creative and resourceful ways in resp...
SOLACE
A fresh approach can calm the crisis
By Jessica Mullinger | 01 August 2023
At a time of a recruitment and retention crisis within the sector, Jessica Mullinger says there a...
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Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development
£71,202 - £77,495 per annum
Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
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