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EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic fall in LGA staff morale revealed
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic fall in LGA staff morale revealed

By Dan Peters | 16 April 2026

Morale among Local Government Association (LGA) employees fell dramatically during the year leading up to restructuring though problems were mounting as far back as 2024, staff satisfaction surveys...

FINANCE

Modernising public sector spend through smarter payment strategies

By Linda Weston | 16 April 2026

Commercial Cards can support smarter, more controlled payment strategies, writes Linda Weston.

RECRUITMENT

A starring role for middle managers

By Jon Dilling | 16 April 2026

Penna’s Jon Dilling outlines what is certain to be one of the keys to success in a changing local...

PEOPLE

City chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2026

Derby City Council chief executive Paul Simpson has announced he is to stand down.

INTERVENTION

Council receives first record-keeping watchdog warning

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

A watchdog has intervened after Perth and Kinross Council was found to have abolished a director-...

RECRUITMENT

Democracy delivers the mandate; development delivers the impact

By Matthew Hotten | 09 April 2026

Matthew Hotten looks ahead to local elections day and outlines how the next steps taken will shap...

SERVICE DELIVERY

Local talent, local control, local savings

By Caroline Wheller | 09 April 2026

Caroline Wheller looks at the benefits of joint venture models in delivering services

WORKFORCE

Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks

By William Eichler | 08 April 2026

The Conservative Party has vowed to outlaw the practice of local authorities offering four-day wo...

LATCOS

ODS: Balancing operational efficiency with a commitment to communities

By Simon Howick | 08 April 2026

The future of local government service delivery will depend on organisations that can combine com...

PEOPLE

Former interim chief to leave Warrington

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2026

Steve Park has announced his departure from Warrington BC.

RECRUITMENT

Counting the cost of the wrong hire

By Ben Parsonage | 02 April 2026

The value of finding the right people within local government has never been higher and when it c...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director, Growth and Environment

up to £180K

Shape the Future of Lambeth Apply for this job

Lambeth Council

Strategic Lead Contract Relationship Management Health and Adult Services

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Shape the Future of North Yorkshire’s Care Market Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Chief Executive Officer

£227,844 - £238,419

Newham offers one of the most compelling leadership roles in local government today. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

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