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RECRUITMENT

The real leadership challenge begins after the appointment

By Pete John | 13 August 2026

The sector spends heavily to appoint the right people, but often withdraws support at the moment ...

PEOPLE

Basildon announces next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026

Julian Ellerby has been announced as interim chief executive of Basildon Council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces funding gap but £8m deficit looms

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has reduced its funding gap by £16m but still faces a fore...

AI

The workplace challenge: Preventing AI conflict before it starts

By Phil Floyd | 07 August 2026

As generative AI becomes a growing factor in employment disputes, Phil Floyd argues that the best...

AI

Rethinking the public servant for the AI era

By Stephen Jeffares | 07 August 2026

AI has become far more capable over the past decade, but human public servants remain central to ...

WORKFORCE

Staff wellbeing: a growing challenge

By Ross Miller | 06 August 2026

Ross Miller reveals the insights gained from a survey looking into staff welfare.

RECRUITMENT

Building the workforce for tomorrow's councils

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 06 August 2026

The councils best placed to succeed will be those that invest in their people from the outset, re...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA redundancies down to just six

By Joe Lepper | 05 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is now proposing axing just six full time equivalent (FTE)...

PEOPLE

Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026

Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.

PLANNING

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...

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frederica-diamanta

Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)

Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa

You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Communities Locality Lead

£53,051 - £57,372 per annum

We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Place

£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance

This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job

Shetland Islands Council

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