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IMPOWER INDEX
Exclusive: London borough is top for productivity
By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026
Kensington and Chelsea LBC is the most productive council in England, the latest IMPOWER Index To...
IMPOWER INDEX
The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity
By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026
Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...
LGA
Like it or not, the LGA still needs to change
By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026
Joanna Killian has done what she was brought in to do - bringing the LGA up to date and making i...
WORKFORCE
Why we need to support local leaders
By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026
Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...
WORKFORCE
Moving forwards and showcasing the true qualities of public sector leadership
By Frazer Thouard | 05 February 2026
Frazer Thouard outlines why the hugely successful Public Sector Challenge matters now more than e...
PEOPLE
Greater Lincolnshire names chief executive
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026
Lee Sirdifield has formally been appointed chief executive of Greater Lincolnshire Combined Count...
PENSIONS
Councillors urge minimum pension age hike amid cost fears
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026
Councillors are pushing for the minimum pension age to be increased by two years for more officer...
RECRUITMENT
The new reality of visible leadership
By Sunita Patel | 29 January 2026
Sunita Patel outlines how the need for community cohesion has presented an important challenge fo...
PEOPLE
Hartlepool announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Matt Wilton is to join Hartlepool BC as chief executive.
INTERVENTION
Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
- Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Suffolk to make decision on legal challenge to reorganisation
Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services
£100,731 - £104,625
To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job
Director of Legal and Governance
£109,000
The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Finance
£131,000
The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
- Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Suffolk to make decision on legal challenge to reorganisation
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