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HEALTH
Local government is already delivering national systems and it's time we recognised it
By Anthony Baldock | 26 May 2026
National policy may set the framework, but it is local government that makes complex systems work...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Minister says chief candidates must have 'critical skillset'
By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026
Ministers have urged Surrey’s shadow unitary authorities to prioritise the permanent recruitment ...
PEOPLE
London borough chief to retire
By Martin Ford | 22 May 2026
Greenwich LBC chief executive Debbie Warren has announced she is to retire following more than 45...
RECRUITMENT
After the ballots
By Liam Young | 21 May 2026
As the after effects of the recent elections continue to be felt, Liam Young assesses what local ...
PEOPLE
Unitary appoints adult services director
By Martin Ford | 20 May 2026
Blackpool Council has appointed Martin Lawton as its new director of adult services.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: 'Engaged' Rowlands meeting LGA board members as she starts role
By Dan Peters | 19 May 2026
The Local Government Association's (LGA) interim chief executive Jenny Rowlands is meeting board ...
PEOPLE
Cardiff chief to step down after 12 years
By Dan Peters | 15 May 2026
Cardiff Council chief executive Paul Orders has revealed he intends to step down after more than ...
PEOPLE
Borough's chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2026
Former civil servant Zulfiqar Darr has been appointed as Broxtowe BC’s chief executive.
HR
Levelling up cyber resilience
By Giles Grant | 08 May 2026
Giles Grant sets out how councils can use the new associate cyber security professional title to ...
RECRUITMENT
The challenge for combined authorities
By Seb Lowe | 07 May 2026
Seb Lowe looks at the importance of building workforce capability for system leadership in combin...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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