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FINANCE
Fair Funding 2.0 next steps: Turning promises into action for deprived communities
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 08 September 2025
Full council tax equalisation and the use of deprivation indices mark a critical shift toward nee...
SEND
SEND Reform must not be an afterthought
By Rachael Wardell | 08 September 2025
As the Government prepares to publish its schools white paper, now is the time to deliver bold, i...
REORGANISATION
The flawed rationale behind reorganisation
By John Mortimer | 08 September 2025
John Mortimer argues that the logic and mindset behind a report that has helped to shape the curr...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
The Test, Learn and Grow programme is unlikely to shift the dial on its own
By Abdool Kara | 08 September 2025
Abdool Kara says the Labour manifesto promised a mission-led government, 'but there is little evi...
COHESION
Flagging up a problem
By Kathy O'Leary | 05 September 2025
Kathy O' Leary says that while the legal guidance stresses that flags are a very British way of e...
SEND
It's extremely unlikely that SEND transportation is a root cause of unsustainable spending
By Jonathan Holden | 04 September 2025
Claims about free taxis for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) being ‘...
FINANCE
What finance leaders can learn from Unai Emery's Aston Villa success
By Rob Powell | 04 September 2025
Rob Powell says finance leaders can build high-performing teams despite sector challenges, inspir...
GOVERNANCE
Filling the governance gap
By Mark Smith | 03 September 2025
As reorganisation unfolds, Mark Smith argues that supporting and building on town and parish coun...
GOVERNANCE
Shifting the levers of control to the local
By Max Wide | 03 September 2025
Max Wide says it is time to fundamentally alter the dynamics of the relationships between localit...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation is only the opening act
By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'If the Government is determined to reshape governance around mayors, it mu...
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Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care
£111,070
You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job
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