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PERFORMANCE

Is it time to inspect homelessness?

By Jack Shaw | 11 February 2026

The Government is already laying much of the groundwork for an ‘Ofsted for homelessness’, says Ja...

SIGOMA

There's no short cuts on the long road to recovery

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 February 2026

SIGOMA strongly backs the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods’ call for urgent action to sup...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Seeing the bigger picture

By Matthew Taylor | 11 February 2026

Matthew Taylor untangles the threads of the Government’s public service reform agenda.

ADCS

Children's placements: The case for national leadership and local delivery

By Rachael Wardell | 10 February 2026

Rachael Wardell says investment in not-for-profit, locally-led provision – with a clear framework...

FINANCE

Balancing optimism and realism in Wokingham

By Susan Parsonage | 10 February 2026

Susan Parsonage looks at how the revised financial settlement will impact local authorities such ...

REGENERATION

Why Britain's poorest neighbourhoods keep failing and what might fix them

By Mark Morrin | 10 February 2026

Mark Morrin says decades of regeneration and renewal have failed to deliver lasting change for th...

FINANCE

Local government now has clarity and a credible way forward on SEND

By Rob Powell | 10 February 2026

Rob Powell says he is ‘relieved and pleased that we now have a meaningful solution’ to English co...

LGA

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...

WELLBEING

Prevention first: Why food insecurity must be addressed before crisis hits

By Vic Harper | 09 February 2026

Prevention is the only way to reduce the hardship caused by food insecurity at scale and support ...

IMPOWER INDEX

Wandsworth's focus on outcomes per pound pays off

By Andrew Travers | 05 February 2026

Andrew Travers says Wandsworth’s place in the IMPOWER Top 10 is not an end in itself, but reinfor...

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

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Cheshire East Council

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Cared For/Care Leavers

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Heads of Service - Caring For (Regulated Services)

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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