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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Norfolk's vision pays off for children

By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026

Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...

IMPROVEMENT

Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs

By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026

A council has been warned it must take immediate steps to cut costs, including ‘reshaping’ its wo...

PEOPLE

MPs back Local Audit Office chair candidate

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2026

The Housing, Communities and Local Government committee has endorsed Bill Butler as the Governmen...

PEOPLE

London borough names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2026

Newham LBC is set to appoint Maria Christofi as its next chief executive.

MJ AWARDS

The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year

By Martin Ford | 19 June 2026

The heroic work of councils across the country was recognised this afternoon at The MJ Achievemen...

PEOPLE

County adds to leadership team

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026

Graeme Kane has been appointed by Cambridgeshire CC as its executive director of place and sustai...

RECRUITMENT

The leadership promotion trap

By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026

Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...

PEOPLE

McCay appointed ADPH chief executive

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Psychiatrist Layla McCay has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Director...

PEOPLE

Combined authority hires finance chief

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2026

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed Claire Nye as its chief finance officer.

PEOPLE

Preston City Council appoints deputy chief

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2026

Preston City Council has appointed Marianne Hesketh as deputy chief executive and director of com...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People Services

£106,305 - £116,305

This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People Services

£106,305 - £116,305

This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

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