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FINANCE

Forward motion for SEND?

By Rob Powell | 15 January 2026

Local government funding is a huge talking point as the new year kicks into gear, with cumulative...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's in need of a welcome revamp

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...

FINANCE

EFS: Useful tool, not an end state

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 15 January 2026

Applying for Exceptional Financial Support? February could mark a turning point, as more councils...

AI

Shaping standards for public sector AI

By Viviana Bastidas | 15 January 2026

Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...

SOCIAL CARE

Tips for the residential care top-ups

By Lisa Morgan | 14 January 2026

As care costs continue to increase, local authorities must ensure their top-up fee processes for ...

REORGANISATION

LGR will fail without an estate strategy

By Kane Lennon | 14 January 2026

Kane Lennon says reorganisation offers councils an opportunity to reshape the public estate, and ...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

DEVOLUTION

The visitor levy has the potential to be the start of a cultural shift in Government

By Zoe Billingham | 13 January 2026

Mayors will always be ultimately under the control of government without some financial freedom, ...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Big differences within urban Britain are a key reason why the UK economy is performing so poorly

By Andrew Carter | 13 January 2026

The 19th edition of Centre for Cities’ flagship report, Cities Outlook 2026 will set out what Gov...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Powering up our local economies

By Sarah Longlands | 13 January 2026

Sarah Longlands sets her sights on the opportunities available in 2026, where fresh ideas and dec...

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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

Build the future. Shape lives. Lead change. Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

£115k,, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking

We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation Apply for this job

Hull City Council

Service Manager - Corporate Governance Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£47,738 - £51,928

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