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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...
RECRUITMENT
Shadow council delays permanent boss appointment
By Dan Peters | 03 August 2026
West Surrey’s shadow authority has pushed back its recruitment of a permanent chief executive.
PEOPLE
Croydon appoints interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026
Croydon LBC has appointed Mike Jackson as its new interim chief executive.
RECRUITMENT
Finding a permanent solution to a temporary problem
By Rebecca Davis | 30 July 2026
Using the results from a recent service set up in the West Midlands, Rebecca Davis reveals how co...
RECRUITMENT
How to keep away from the cliff edge and thrive
By Steve Guest | 30 July 2026
Nicola Chiverton and Steve Guest outline how, with the right planning and leadership development,...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Women bear full force of rise in abuse by councillors
By Neil Merrick | 29 July 2026
A growing number of council chiefs are reporting abuse and inappropriate behaviour by councillors...
PEOPLE
Interim chief at Greater Manchester as Simpson departure confirmed
By Martin Ford | 28 July 2026
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has revealed its interim chief executive following t...
PEOPLE
Surrey unitary set to announce chief executive
By Martin Ford | 27 July 2026
Adam Chalmers is set to be confirmed as chief executive of East Surrey Council.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA scraps two-grade pay cuts as restructure redundancies to fall
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has dropped plans to demote staff by two pay grades and sc...
RECRUITMENT
Stronger together
By Rebecca Davis | 23 July 2026
Rebecca Davis outlines why collaboration is local government’s greatest strength – And how region...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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