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REORGANISATION
Turning reorganisation into real transformation
By Jess Browne | 02 June 2026
The councils that get most from local government reorganisation will be the ones that focus on th...
LEADERSHIP
In local government, wisdom cannot be gained without sacrifice
By Blair McPherson | 01 June 2026
People still want leaders who listen, notice problems early and recognise the difference between ...
FINANCE
Fiscal Devolution in England: Breaking Treasury Myths
By Jack Shaw | 01 June 2026
England’s highly centralised financial model has prompted calls to break up or restructure the Tr...
LEADERSHIP
Calling out the double standards
By Matina Marougka | 01 June 2026
Matina Marougka says her study of women in senior roles in local government, the NHS and the char...
ADCS
Moving away from care hierarchies to better support children and young people
By Dheeraj Chibber | 29 May 2026
Children and young people need a care system that is flexible enough to serve their needs and bes...
FINANCE
Councils' finance plans must reflect what can actually be delivered
By Iain Murray | 29 May 2026
Iain Murray says that for councils' finance professionals, the practical focus is on testing whet...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Now is not the time for threats and top-down targets
By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2026
It is time for communities secretary Steve Reed to ditch the threats to councils and head back to...
SOLACE
Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction
By Graeme McDonald | 28 May 2026
Graeme McDonald says council officers should give honest, sometimes uncomfortable, professional a...
GOVERNANCE
Supporting local leaders after a tumultuous election
By Sean Harriss | 27 May 2026
Sean Harriss looks at how senior council officers can best support an influx of thousands of newl...
REORGANISATION
MHCLG's questions about structural change orders threaten relationships in Gloucestershire
By Kathy O'Leary | 27 May 2026
Kathy O'Leary says the strong relationships between the seven councils in Gloucestershire will be...
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Head of Housing Management
£89,037 to £92,538
You’ll enhance our emphasis on quality assurance and getting things ‘right first time’ – making better use of technology in our approach Apply for this job
Head of Local Taxation
£79,119 - £82,368
This is a key leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of business rates and council tax Apply for this job
Head of Highways, Transport & Parking
£69,083 - £75,442 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Transport, Highways & Parking to join our Neighbourhood Services leadership team. Apply for this job
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