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WORKFORCE
Is there a gorilla in our midst?
By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025
Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...
FINANCE
The risk of just rearranging those deckchairs
By Graeme McDonald | 22 January 2025
Graeme McDonald says that unless the sector comes together to argue for reform that truly changes...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
2025: A rush to deliver
By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025
Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
US, them and the plan for economic growth
By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025
If the growth mission is the big priority on this side of the pond, 'what action is the Governmen...
REORGANISATION
Mapping local government reorganisation
By Ben Pykett | 22 January 2025
Katie Johnston and Ben Pykett consider the balancing act of local government reorganisation, and ...
AI
Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI
By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025
Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...
PENSIONS
Decoupling the accounts is the way forward
By Cllr Neil Swannick | 21 January 2025
The Government’s proposal to publish and audit the accounts of the Local Government Pension Funds...
REGENERATION
Earning and belonging
By Sadie Levi | 21 January 2025
To truly revitalize and maximise the potential of towns we must think about how local people and ...
AI
Expanding on the growing role of AI in the public sector
By Cllr Ian Parry | 17 January 2025
Following the Government’s announcement of an AI Opportunities Plan, Ian Parry says Staffordshire...
DEVOLUTION
The makings of a fascinating year
By By Abdool Kara | 17 January 2025
Abdool Kara looks to the year ahead as 2024 closed with a flurry of government actions for the se...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
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Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
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