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SOLACE
Must change always be so lacking in urgency?
By Graeme McDonald | 09 February 2022
Graeme McDonald says a devolution deal 'represents the very start of change, not an outcome in it...
SOLACE
Leading with a purpose
By Heather Jameson | 26 January 2022
Mark Rogers is the new chief executive of the Leadership Centre. He says it is perfectly placed t...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: NAO to consider early intervention report
By Dan Peters | 24 January 2022
The National Audit Office (NAO) is to consider a report on early intervention and prevention afte...
PLANNING
Levelling up: extreme measures
By Dan Peters | 19 January 2022
Dan Peters looks at the list of performance indicators chosen by Government for the Department fo...
FINANCE
Looking ahead with trepidation
By Martin Reeves | 11 January 2022
Professor Martin Reeves digests the contents of the provisional local government finance settleme...
SOLACE
Northern Irish councils in devolution call
By Martin Ford | 24 November 2021
The sector is pressing for increased powers to help the country to recover from the COVID-19 pand...
SOLACE
A golden opportunity for the sector
By Nicola Chiverton | 24 November 2021
Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile. So now ...
SOLACE
Let's take our chance to get things right on the health gap
By Gill Kneller | 26 October 2021
Ten years after Professor Marmot’s initial report the health gap has grown, says Gill Kneller. Al...
HUMAN RESOURCES
We will need the very best people if we are to 'level up' places
By Graeme McDonald | 26 October 2021
It makes little sense to have more than 500 local councils all fighting each other in the battle ...
SOLACE
Mastering yourself is true power
By Kathy O’Leary | 20 October 2021
A debate at the recent Solace Summit reminded Kathy O'Leary that to effectively lead others, le...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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