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PEOPLE
Rochdale names permanent chief executive
By Martin Ford | 17 July 2026
Rochdale MBC has appointed Julie Murphy as its permanent chief executive.
HR
The true value of improving wellbeing
By Paul Kelbie | 16 July 2026
Paul Kelbie discusses why councils need to rethink workplace wellbeing and outlines four areas to...
RECRUITMENT
Are we looking for finance experience ...and missing leadership potential?
By Andrew Tromans | 16 July 2026
Penna’s Andrew Tromans shares his insights into finance leadership recruitment.
PEOPLE
Basildon chief to join London borough
By Martin Ford | 15 July 2026
Basildon BC chief executive Gary Jones is to join Bexley LBC as its new director of place.
PEOPLE
Richmond and Wandsworth to appoint joint chief executive
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026
Ana Popovici is set to become chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth LBCs.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Orkney Islands chief on 'special leave'
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026
Orkney Islands Council has said it is ‘unable to confirm or deny’ reports that its chief executiv...
REORGANISATION
LGA conference: Change journey 'will never end' in Northamptonshire
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
North Northamptonshire Council has offered to help councils embarking on their own reorganisation...
PEOPLE
Norfolk interim chief announced
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
Kat Hulatt, Norfolk CC’s director of legal services and monitoring officer, has been appointed as...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Talent 20: Adult Social Care
By Sunita Patel | 09 July 2026
Starfish Search's Lorraine Payne and Sunita Patel celebrate the rising stars of adult social care.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Manchesterism and the future of local government reform
By Graeme McDonald | 09 July 2026
Graeme McDonald explains why meaningful devolution requires fiscal reform, stronger partnerships ...
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