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PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Frame the problem to design the solution
By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025
Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Creating a collaboration that's fit for the future
By Mariana Pexton | 03 June 2025
Mariana Pexton reports from a workshop in Leeds focused on a national strategy for creating healt...
HEALTH
Finding flickers of light
By Matthew Taylor | 03 June 2025
Despite the obstacles to multi-agency working, there are green shoots in joint efforts to produce...
FINANCE
Only a full solution will suffice on SEND
By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025
Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...
LEADERSHIP
What to expect from the three types of chief executives
By Blair McPherson | 03 June 2025
Former council director Blair McPherson explains the three types of chief executives – turnaround...
AI
Using AI to build a thriving public sector
By Paul Maltby | 03 June 2025
Paul Maltby sets out how AI can help local government leaders plug funding gaps and transform pub...
AI
Democracy, tech, people and power
By Miriam Levin | 03 June 2025
Demos is working with a coalition of partners including New Local to deliver Waves – a $1m projec...
WALES
Framing a new vision for Wales
By Steve Martin | 02 June 2025
An independent, cross-party working group of leaders and chief executives from councils across Wa...
LEADERSHIP
This could be the moment to let go of nostalgia
By Graeme McDonald | 02 June 2025
Leadership changes are a chance to reset boundaries and expectations, 'especially in a sector whe...
FINANCE
The basics matter
By Iain Murray | 02 June 2025
Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip...
Director of Education and Inclusion
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Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
- Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
- Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
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