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DEVOLUTION

Propelling MOs into strategic leadership

By Aftab Razzaq | 28 August 2025

As many councils navigate through reorganisation and devolution, monitoring officers should throw...

SOLACE

Making reform in Scotland the real thing

By Des Murray | 28 August 2025

As delegates gather for the Solace Scotland Conference 2025, Des Murray says progressing collecti...

ASYLUM

Heated. Divided. Unresolved. Asylum is not an easy issue

By Heather Jameson | 28 August 2025

Not so long ago, August used to be the silly season for news, as outlets scratched round while Pa...

FINANCE

We need to see transparency return on council funding

By Ian Miller | 28 August 2025

Ian Miller says recent developments in local government finance are alarmingly opaque and council...

DEVOLUTION

Misguided optimism on devo?

By Colin Copus | 28 August 2025

Steve Leach and Colin Copus argue that a narrative of a shift away from centralisation is buildin...

REORGANISATION

Local Government Reorganisation: Why services matters more than boundaries

By By Iain Murray | 28 August 2025

Local government reorganisation, says Iain Murray. But without integration across health, social ...

FINANCE

Getting fiscal devolution right

By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2025

Luke Raikes says local tax powers can help revive the places Whitehall abandoned, and he proposes...

GOVERNANCE

Local government stays in limbo on standards

By Graeme McDonald | 28 August 2025

'Ethical leadership is not just a national concern – it is foundational to trust in local democra...

LEGAL

Staying sensible when legal issues get polarised

By Aneeka Muneer | 28 August 2025

Aneeka Muneer considers the role of local government lawyers in balancing law, politics, place an...

LEISURE

A new vision for leisure

By Ian Fytche | 28 August 2025

A shift to prevention creates a chance to reimagine leisure focused on active wellbeing, writes I...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director - Children and Families

£Highly Competitive

Few leadership roles offer such remarkable potential to improve the life-chances of hundreds of thousands of children. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

SEND Assessments Manager

£52,994 - £62,777 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative SEND Assessments Manager Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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