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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 to shift from trying to predict every structural outcome to understanding what people need – as Hele...
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...
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...
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...
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Director of Children’s Services
£136,250 to £155,439 per annum
You will lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help, while helping drive wider organisational transformation and financial resilience. Apply for this job
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