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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Pondering the polls
By Peter Stanyon | 09 May 2022
Peter Stanyon scrutinises how the polls went and turns his attention to the implementation challe...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hybrid working is here to stay
By Michael Burton | 04 May 2022
The end of the nine-to-five routine is driven by economic forces, not the indolent public sector ...
COUNCILLORS
Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils
By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022
Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall risk warning over election reforms
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2022
Whitehall officials have privately admitted councils could be overwhelmed by one of the largest s...
BUSINESS
New Solace hire to improve sector diversity
By Mark Whitehead | 26 April 2022
Senior officers' organisation Solace is recruiting a new officer in a drive to improve diversity.
PAY
A national workforce strategy is needed to tackle skills shortage
By Michael Burton | 13 April 2022
With pay likely to remain stagnant and labour shortages to continue, local authorities need a rob...
WHITEHALL
Soaring vacancies and declining pay highlight sector crisis
By Dan Peters | 12 April 2022
Latest figures this week showing the soaring number of job vacancies coupled with declining publi...
WHITEHALL
Roney: Council chiefs proved worth during pandemic
By Michael Burton | 08 April 2022
Council chief executives proved their worth during the pandemic, the president of Solace Joanne R...
PAY
Pay 'not number one feature' in staff retention
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022
Culture and opportunities for career advancement are more important to council staff than pay, pe...
FINANCE
Future Forum North: City chief calls for fiscal freedom
By Martin Ford | 23 March 2022
More financial freedom should be devolved to cities to fully realise the ambition of levelling th...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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