Title
PLANNING
Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit
By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024
A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Build on the political will
By Andy Smith | 30 July 2024
ADCS president Andy Smith promises no simple solutions, but is positive about the prospects of im...
LEADERSHIP
A job in the midst
By Ian Fytche | 30 July 2024
Ian Fytche reflects on two decades as a chief executive, the opportunity offered to lead and shap...
SKILLS
Making a success of Skills England
By Professor Graeme Atherton | 30 July 2024
Taking a locally-led approach from the beginning would give Skills England an immediate kickstart...
HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness: bold new AI-powered thinking is needed
By Alex Stephany | 29 July 2024
AI could be Starmer's secret weapon in solving homelessness and rethinking the welfare state, say...
COVID
The Covid Inquiry needs a local voice
By Henry Bermingham | 29 July 2024
Henry Bermingham calls for the Covid Inquiry to consider giving a greater voice to local governme...
HOUSING
Appetite for construction
By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2024
Jonathan Werran ponders whether the Labour Government’s headline-grabbing housebuilding proposals...
ENVIRONMENT
Planning, planet and participation
By Graham Duxbury | 26 July 2024
Graham Duxbury explains why the new Government needs to put people and nature at the heart of its...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Delivering the mission
By Emmet Regan | 24 July 2024
Emmet Regan presents a delivery framework of ‘Six Ps’ that takes lessons from the previous Labour...
FINANCE
Local government is at least creeping up the agenda
By By Adele Taylor | 24 July 2024
After the King's Speech the sector still needs to work together with a collective voice that ensu...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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