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WORKFORCE
GMB: Knowsley equal pay claim could cost council tens of millions of pounds
By Joe Lepper | 10 October 2025
Knowsley Council ‘could face tens of millions of pounds’ in equal pay claims, the GMB trade union...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'
By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025
Doubt has been cast on whether the adult social care fair pay agreement will have the impact clai...
PEOPLE
Westmorland and Furness Council announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025
Miranda Cannon has been appointed chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council.
PEOPLE
Chesterfield chief to retire
By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025
Chief executive of Chesterfield BC, Huw Bowen, has announced he will be retiring in May.
AI
Pursuing AI without a large language model
By Paul Marinko | 09 October 2025
Councils remain eager to grasp the opportunities offered by AI, but a recognised lack of knowledg...
RECRUITMENT
Looking beyond the CV
By Frazer Thouard | 09 October 2025
Frazer Thouard takes a look at why aptitude should shape senior leadership recruitment in local g...
WORKFORCE
Investing in potential
By Julie Young | 07 October 2025
Julie Young looks at the impact and value of Somerset’s supported internships.
PEOPLE
Derbyshire interim chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 02 October 2025
Derbyshire CC has appointed Simon Stevens as its interim chief executive.
RECRUITMENT
Technology and bold thinking – a winning combination
By Tim Farr | 02 October 2025
In today’s climate, organisations have to be resilient, adaptive and forward-looking in order to ...
RECRUITMENT
The essential role of agencies in council's recruitment and retention
By Cieran Donnelly | 02 October 2025
At a time of ongoing change, temporary staff can fulfil a vital role in maintaining the high perf...
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- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
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- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
- A rocket booster has been fired under the tax devo debate
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