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Local government reorganisation: turning uncertainty into meaningful reform

By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 October 2026

Uncertainty around local government reorganisation threatens progress, but reform can strengthen local services, growth and devolution, says Cllr Richard Wright.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Population health is only possible with public health

By Yvonne Doyle | 01 October 2026

Embedding public health expertise across NHS structures is essential to improve population health...

PEOPLE

Cumberland announces chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2026

Cumberland Council has appointed Jo Atkinson as its next chief executive.

COUNCIL STAFF

Missing link in council capacity

By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026

Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.

RECRUITMENT

The certainty of uncertainty

By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026

Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...

REORGANISATION

The talent market isn't waiting for certainty

By Helen Anderson | 24 September 2026

There will be different responses to uncertainty across any workforce, so the conversation needs ...

PEOPLE

Shropshire adds to senior leadership team

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026

Chris Atherton has been confirmed as director of adult social services at Shropshire Council.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Disciplinary investigations: Tackling a hidden public health issue inside our workplaces

By Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz | 23 September 2026

Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz looks at why poorly managed disciplinary processes can harm workforce...

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...

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