Workforce

Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz looks at why poorly managed disciplinary processes can harm workforce wellbeing, and she says public health professionals need to help frame this as a population‑level i...

AI: Keeping the human touch in local government

By James Malia | 22 September 2026

James Malia explains why local authorities are paying double to bring back human judgement.

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

What it will really take to Rewire the State

By Dawn Plimmer | 21 September 2026

Three things are needed now for public service reform at scale, say Sarah Gillinson and Dawn Plim...

WORKFORCE

The London Boroughs Women's Network: Uplifting women in local government

By Shona Galt | 21 September 2026

The London Boroughs Women’s Network highlights what councils can achieve through grassroots colla...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Using data to plan the future of adult social care

By Pete Sidgwick | 17 September 2026

Hilary Hall and Pete Sidgwick look at how shared intelligence can help councils anticipate demand...

RECRUITMENT

Why honest feedback is a mark of recruitment integrity

By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026

Philip Emms looks at the importance of strong communication in any recruitment campaign, includin...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Local government model 'unsustainable'

By Joe Lepper | 16 September 2026

Wales’ current model of local government is ‘unsustainable’ due to growing demand, financial pres...

LEGAL

Director issues warning following legal action

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others c...

PEOPLE

Cornwall hires ex-Falklands Government chief

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

Cornwall Council has announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as interim deputy chief executive.

REORGANISATION

Stay focused on delivery

By Adam Hill | 15 September 2026

Adam Hill says that regardless of the final outcome of reorganisation, communities will judge cou...

WORKFORCE

Giving the people of Ealing a headstart

By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026

Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...