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REORGANISATION

The test-and-learn approach is the way to address complexity

By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 February 2026

Catherine Howe says that in a complex climate when so much in local government, health and polici...

FINANCE

Crossing the capability chasm

By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026

Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a ...

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

FINANCE

EFS: Useful tool, not an end state

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 15 January 2026

Applying for Exceptional Financial Support? February could mark a turning point, as more councils...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A landmark judgement for Sandwell's children and families

By Emma Taylor | 18 December 2025

Sandwell’s ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted is the result of sustained leadership, stronger partnerships a...

LEADERSHIP

Pillars that unlock purpose, unblock barriers

By Andy Begley | 18 December 2025

Andy Begley lays out the four pillars he believes are essential to accelerating transformation – ...

UNITARY

New unitaries to be hit by right to work check duty

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025

Councils created under reorganisation will have to carry out fresh right to work checks for staff...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation lessons

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2025

As the current reorganisation wave begins, what insights are on offer from leaders who have alrea...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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