SOLACE

Transparency, good record-keeping essential in emergencies

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017

Transparent decision-making and good record-keeping are essential in times of crises, a local gov...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Mayors versus councils attitude is counterproductive, warns CIPFA chief

By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 November 2017

Local authorities should not view metro mayors with distrust, the chief executive of the Chartere...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall's failure to consult sector has led to 'poor policy'

By Sam Clayden | 02 November 2017

The Government’s failure to co-produce its strategies with local government has led to ‘poor poli...

WHITEHALL

Work with us, SOLACE tells Whitehall and Westminster

By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 November 2017

Whitehall and Westminster must collaborate with local government if poor policy decisions are to ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Traditional chief executive skillset 'not enough'

By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017

Exclusive: The MJ/SOLACE survey calls for leadership to continue developing to cope with an envir...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

The future's bright, say chief executives

By Piali Das Gupta | 31 October 2017

As chief executives convene in Trafford for the SOLACE Summit, Dan Peters reveals the findings of...

SOLACE

A force for change

By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017

The police are operating within a very similar context of austerity, uncertainty and technologica...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

'We need to keep evolving'

By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017

The sand is shifting beneath the feet of council chief executives. Becky Shaw and Henry Kippin di...

FINANCE

Holding up the mirror

By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017

Jo Miller speaks to Sam Clayden about the changes throughout her first year as SOLACE president a...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Manjeet Gill: Why I used to go by 'Mandy' and dye my hair blonde

By Manjeet Gill | 25 October 2017

Manjeet Gill delivers an impassioned plea for action on the diversity front.

frederica-diamanta

Senior Educational and Child Psychologist & Area Team Manager

Soulbury B, Range 5-8 (£60,160 - £63,836) + 3 SPA points available

The service is a welcoming, warm and friendly place to work. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

frederica-diamanta

Senior Educational and Child Psychologist & Area Team Manager

Soulbury B, Range 5-8 (£60,160 - £63,836) + 3 SPA points available

The service is a welcoming, warm and friendly place to work. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council