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SOLACE
Lifelong learning for chief executives
By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 October 2023
This week Solace and the Local Government Association are launching the prototype of a new profes...
SOLACE
Realising the UK's economic potential
By Amy Harhoff | 18 October 2023
Solace is calling for a strengthened local government role in relation to improving the country’s...
SOLACE
Chiefs' professional development framework launched
By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2023
The first version of a professional development framework to keep local government chief executiv...
WHITEHALL
Chiefs split on need for improved assurance but united in Oflog discontent
By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2023
Senior council officers are split on whether improved assurance measures are needed but broadly a...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Sector to plot solutions for 'broken' finance system
By Dan Peters | 13 October 2023
Local government is planning to collectively come up with some innovative ideas about how the ‘br...
FINANCE
The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip
By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023
Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...
SOLACE
Technology's tremendous gift
04 October 2023
The sector has focused on increasing technical proficiency in order to do less, but AI offers the...
HEALTH
Shaping the future at the Summit
By Matt Prosser | 18 September 2023
Matt Prosser says while there has never been a more challenging time to work in local government,...
FINANCE
Five steps to avoiding s114
By Tiffany Cloynes | 18 September 2023
Tiffany Cloynes looks at the current landscape in relation to section 114 notices and sets out fi...
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The Government’s new Best Value draft guidance targets the right issues, but in too many areas it...
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Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects
Renumeration package £74 – 78k
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial asset management Apply for this job
Head of Legal - (Commercial & Projects)
£71,513- £80,593 per annum
We are seeking a senior solicitor to join as the Head of Legal for Commercial and Projects work. Apply for this job
Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
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