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LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK
Seizing the opportunity of local government reorganisation
By Cllr Richard Wright | 19 June 2026
Rather than recreating existing structures, councils should use reorganisation to transform servi...
FINANCE
There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility
By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026
Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...
REGENERATION
A new beginning for Bucks' town centre
By Stephen Broadbent | 18 June 2026
Buckinghamshire is shifting its focus to revitalise historic market towns, taking an innovative a...
POLITICS
Reed's policy brace as final whistle threatens to blow
By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2026
The plans outlined this week by communities secretary Steve Reed to crack down on private sector ...
PROCUREMENT
The social value 'black hole': ensuring the evidence follows the public sector promise
By Steve Butterworth | 17 June 2026
If we want social value to carry the weight it now commands in procurement, we must design for de...
PERFORMANCE
Tackling inequalities requires combining the Local Outcomes Framework with deeper insight and lived experience
By Jon Rowney | 17 June 2026
Local government has a critical role to play in the new Local Outcomes Framework , 'not only in r...
REGENERATION
Don't freeze regen after the elections
By Sir Michael Lyons | 17 June 2026
If we want regeneration to deliver at scale, momentum cannot pause every time leadership changes,...
POLICY
Fit for which future?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026
In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...
DEVOLUTION
Getting to grips with mayoral commissioners
By Megan Tam | 16 June 2026
Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at the appointment of commissioners.
FINANCE
The role of internal audit for councils under pressure
By Diana Melville | 16 June 2026
Diana Melville says financial pressure exposes weaknesses in governance, control and capacity, an...
Director of People Services
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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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