Workforce

As generative AI becomes a growing factor in employment disputes, Phil Floyd argues that the best way to prevent workplace conflicts is to foster a ‘clear air culture’, where employees feel safe to...

AI

Rethinking the public servant for the AI era

By Stephen Jeffares | 07 August 2026

AI has become far more capable over the past decade, but human public servants remain central to ...

Staff wellbeing: a growing challenge

By Ross Miller | 06 August 2026

Ross Miller reveals the insights gained from a survey looking into staff welfare.

RECRUITMENT

Building the workforce for tomorrow's councils

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 06 August 2026

The councils best placed to succeed will be those that invest in their people from the outset, re...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA redundancies down to just six

By Joe Lepper | 05 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is now proposing axing just six full time equivalent (FTE)...

PEOPLE

Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026

Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.

PLANNING

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...

RECRUITMENT

Shadow council delays permanent boss appointment

By Dan Peters | 03 August 2026

West Surrey’s shadow authority has pushed back its recruitment of a permanent chief executive.

PEOPLE

Croydon appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026

Croydon LBC has appointed Mike Jackson as its new interim chief executive.

RECRUITMENT

Finding a permanent solution to a temporary problem

By Rebecca Davis | 30 July 2026

Using the results from a recent service set up in the West Midlands, Rebecca Davis reveals how co...

RECRUITMENT

How to keep away from the cliff edge and thrive

By Steve Guest | 30 July 2026

Nicola Chiverton and Steve Guest outline how, with the right planning and leadership development,...