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PEOPLE
Prosser to leave for New Zealand
By Dan Peters | 05 December 2024
Dorset Council’s chief executive Matt Prosser has announced he will be leaving in spring to becom...
SOLACE
A divided sector would do little to further the reputation of councils
By Graeme McDonald | 03 December 2024
The coming weeks promise much and may disappoint many, says Graeme McDonald. 'But rather than cre...
FINANCE
The half billion pound question
By By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2024
Despite Whitehall assurances of protection from rising employers’ National Insurance Contribution...
HR
Innovating to survive
By Michael Burton | 07 November 2024
Scottish council HR professionals meet next week for their annual conference against a backdrop o...
LEADERSHIP
Making a difference in both our work and outside of it
By By Kathy O’Leary | 01 November 2024
Former Leeds Rhino rugby club captain Kevin Sinfield's message that in tough times we must give...
FINANCE
Searching for clarity
By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024
A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks Sir Bob Neill.
LEADERSHIP
To be the very best
By Gavin Jones | 24 October 2024
With so much uncertainty ahead, council officers need to be as good as possible at what they do, ...
COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...
WORKFORCE
EXCLUSIVE: Talks over workforce and recruitment pressures revealed
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to speak to sector represent...
PEOPLE
Solace announces president and chair
By Martin Ford | 18 October 2024
Robin Tuddenham and Kath O’Dwyer have been announced as the next president and chair of Solace.
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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