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PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

A shared definition of 'neighbourhoods' is important

By Jessica Studdert | 08 May 2025

Jessica Studdert says that for real impact at a hyperlocal level, neighbourhoods need to be consi...

ELECTIONS

Councils will bear the consequences of Reform's victory

By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2025

When it comes to local government reorganisation, 'the Labour Government could well be less gung-...

PREVENTION

Prioritising prevention

By Cllr Beverley Egan | 07 May 2025

Cllr Beverley Egan looks at the actions for radical change emerging from the independent Essex Ca...

GOVERNANCE

A bite-sized approach to FOI

By Deborah Clark | 07 May 2025

Deborah Clark outlines the latest tools aimed at cutting the inappropriate use of exemptions in F...

POLICY AND POLITICS

A time for unity, not division

By Matthew Taylor | 07 May 2025

There is still time to press for more collaborative place working across the public sector, write...

ELECTIONS

Local elections 2025: Surveying the wreckage

By Paul Wheeler | 06 May 2025

Reform's tidal wave of gains in last week's local elections could just be the start of seismic ch...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Closing up the support gap

By Jo Casebourne | 06 May 2025

Jo Casebourne examines why mentoring and befriending matters for young people - and what local le...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Nurturing the rural

By Tom McCabe | 02 May 2025

Tom McCabe looks at the role of rural combined authorities, and says it is time for a mayoral age...

FINANCE

Carrying the burden

By Adele Taylor | 02 May 2025

It's time for the Government to deliver on promises to alleviate administrative burdens, writes A...

ELECTIONS

Raw politics is back on the menu

By Jonathan Werran | 02 May 2025

Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, considers the fallout from the local election results.

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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