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ELECTIONS
Power up local leaders and metro mayors
By Zoë Billingham | 01 May 2025
While many political commentators will jump on today's election results as a litmus test for the ...
COMMUNITIES
Encouraging communities to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day
By Jo Blackman | 01 May 2025
With just a few days to go, there is much councils can do to make sure the legacy of VE Day and i...
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The importance of connecting with communities
By Heather Jameson | 01 May 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'As we shift to local government reorganisation, fears of distant democracy...
WORKFORCE
Finding the best at all ages
By John Kiernan | 01 May 2025
John Kiernan says 35 local authorities are already committed to being Age Friendly Employers, and...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Taking ministers at their word
By Catherine Howe | 30 April 2025
It makes a big difference to be dealing with ministers who genuinely do believe that the sector ...
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Rewiring for resilience
By Denise McGuckin | 29 April 2025
The only way forward on resilience is one that involves every part of a place, says Denise McGuckin
EMERGENCY PLANNING
How to survive and thrive after disaster
By Helen Goulden | 29 April 2025
Our communities, neighbourhoods and local organisations are our lifeblood during a crisis, and th...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Lessons from Canada
By Piali Das Gupta | 29 April 2025
Piali Das Gupta looks across the pond to find out what we can learn about funding local government.
LEADERSHIP
Gambling on the next chief executive
By Blair McPherson | 28 April 2025
Appointing any chief executive is a risk, so how can councils shift the odds in their favour, ask...
HOUSING
Housing: The new consumer gradings have been a challenge
By Julian Paine | 28 April 2025
Julian Paine says that although housing is getting more airtime, councils are still trying to fi...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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