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POLICY

Coming full circle

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2025

New Local chief executive Jessica Studdert explains her journey to becoming a localist – and why ...

FINANCE

The race to embrace transformation

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

Amid turbulent times for council finances, the new president of the Society of County Treasurers,...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Rooting care in place

By Ann McGauran | 26 April 2025

As directors of adult social services gear up for their Spring Seminar, incoming ADASS president ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's big, better adventure

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2025

There may be challenges ahead, but reorganisation fan Rachael Wardell sees rays of hope as she ta...

PERFORMANCE

Up and away

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2025

St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge will deliver good news for the council’s retiring chief ...

PODCASTS

Our World is Local: Martin Reeves

26 March 2025

In this episode of Our World is Local, we are joined by Dr Martin Reeves, chief executive of Oxfo...

LEADERSHIP

A long way to go

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2025

As Matt Prosser prepares to trade the rolling hills of Dorset for the windy shores of Wellington,...

LEADERSHIP

A life-changing move for the best

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2025

As retiring Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones contemplates spending more time with his family ...

REGENERATION

The recipe for regeneration

By Heather Jameson | 24 February 2025

Fareham BC has cooked up plans for its community, providing homes, jobs, skills and a great place...

POLITICS

Rebuilding the right

By Paul Marinko | 18 February 2025

Shadow local government secretary Kevin Hollinrake tells Paul Marinko that while the Conservative...

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Chief Executive

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council