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LEADERSHIP

Why chiefs need a framework

By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026

There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...

FINANCE

Trashing the new burdens local government funding doctrine

By Ian Miller | 03 February 2026

There seems no proof yet that a penny has been added to the local government settlement to meet t...

POLICY

Missions: A powerful principle to drive institutional and place-based reform

By Grace Pollard | 03 February 2026

As power shifts and local government is reshaped, mission-based working is no longer optional – ...

REORGANISATION

The test-and-learn approach is the way to address complexity

By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 February 2026

Catherine Howe says that in a complex climate when so much in local government, health and polici...

ELECTIONS

Preparing for a new dawn after the local elections

By Piali Das Gupta | 03 February 2026

Piali Das Gupta looks at the challenges of a change of political control for a council.

REORGANISATION

London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital

By Cory Berman | 02 February 2026

Cutting the number of boroughs in London would enable the creation of the governance system the c...

ELECTIONS

Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering

By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026

The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...

APSE

Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils

By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026

With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...

LEADERSHIP

Tightening your life jacket

By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026

Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.

LEADERSHIP

We must hold onto place-based leadership

By Maxine O'Mahony | 30 January 2026

Maxine O’Mahony says: 'We must preserve place-based leadership, visible presence, trusted relatio...

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Director of Digital, Data and Technology

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Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning

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Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£145,000 per annum

Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Digital, Data and Technology

£139,000 per annum

Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning

£130,000 per annum

Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£145,000 per annum

Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

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