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DEVOLUTION
A hunger for change
By Simon Kaye | 28 May 2025
The Government’s ambitious programme of local government reform should be just a start, argues Si...
LEADERSHIP
Success is all in the preparation
By Kathy O’Leary | 27 May 2025
Kathy O'Leary writes: 'In district councils we’re prepared to do exactly what I did on marathon d...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Moving on beyond the backlash
By Katie Matthews | 23 May 2025
Katie Matthews says Business Improvement Districts are sustaining diversity, equality and inclusi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Enter the matrix
By Colin Foster | 22 May 2025
As councils embark on local government reform, Colin Foster presents a matrix to support better o...
WELFARE
We can't help people if the Government keeps them in the dark
By Vic Harper | 21 May 2025
Local government needs the tools, the data, and the mandate to reach the people who are so often ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The importance of being dutiful
By Rachael Wardell | 21 May 2025
The success of expanded corporate parenting duties will be measured by whether care-experienced c...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Controlling immigration will not address the labour market issues
By Mo Baines | 21 May 2025
The recognition of the need for deep changes in the structure and systems of delivering social ca...
LEADERSHIP
Thriving through inclusion
By Pam Parkes | 21 May 2025
Pam Parkes sets out why inclusion marks the road to excellence.
FINANCE
The small things make a difference
By Tracie Langley | 21 May 2025
The unitarisation of councils through reorganisation may remove the existing channels to communit...
MAYORS
Sector should welcome mayors with open arms
By Heather Jameson | 21 May 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'Much like reorganisation, strategic authorities offer a blank page to re-w...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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