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FINANCE
The recovery continues
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 February 2026
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says the local government finance settlement is key to delivering faire...
LEADERSHIP
Transforming councils' culture: The strength of a story
By Lucy Trueman | 13 February 2026
Lucy Trueman offers insights into the transformative power of storytelling and language in local ...
FINANCE
The centre must tackle the challenges still faced by counties and unitaries
By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 12 February 2026
The Government’s decision to pay the bulk of SEND deficits is a relief, but sensible decisions on...
DEVOLUTION
Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding
12 February 2026
Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Building budgets around places
By Stephen Taylor | 12 February 2026
Stephen Taylor says that if place-based budgeting is done in the right way, people and communitie...
FINANCE
The art of the deal
By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 12 February 2026
Stephen Alambritis says local authorities need to think commercially to thrive – and he explains ...
EMERGENCY PLANNING
What councils need to know about Martyn's law
By Nathan Emmerich | 12 February 2026
Nathan Emmerich looks at the role councils are playing during the implementation period of Martyn...
DATA & DIGITAL
Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues
By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026
Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...
FINANCE
Councils cannot tackle economic gender disparities in isolation
By Jon Rowney | 11 February 2026
Jon Rowney says local government offers a positive vision that could help address economic gender...
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...
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Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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