WHITEHALL

Centralisation is not a cosy cocoon

By Jessica Studdert | 27 September 2023

When Detroit went bust it seemed to prove the riskiness of local self-government, says Jessica St...

FINANCE

Resources are needed to keep councils away from the precipice

By Simon Edwards | 27 September 2023

It is becoming more clear a further injection of resources will be needed to stop more councils g...

FINANCE

Clarity is my one wish

By Gill Kneller | 27 September 2023

Clarity from the Government on the three fundamental topics of finance, waste collection changes ...

DATA

The future starts with data education

By Natalie Cramp | 27 September 2023

Natalie Cramp discusses why local government needs to make basic data literacy a standard if it i...

HEALTH

Councils need support to save local lives

By Professor Jim McManus | 27 September 2023

The Government’s new suicide prevention strategy, while welcome, underplays the vital work being ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

There is still time to act on climate change

By Ian Fytche | 27 September 2023

The Prime Minister may have rowed back on key net zero policies. But Ian Fytche says that with le...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A community route to net zero transition

By Tim Davies-Pugh | 27 September 2023

Councils can tackle social inequality and the climate emergency and promote a just transition to ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Why short cut the process for short-term talent?

By Sally Wilson | 27 September 2023

When faced with hiring an executive level interims you may be short on time but there are ways to...

FINANCE

Home to roost

By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023

The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...

ELECTIONS

A clear plan is needed to modernise electoral registration

By Phil Thompson | 25 September 2023

Millions of missing voters reflect issues in the electoral registration system and we need to dev...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council