ELECTIONS

Connections start at a local level

By Andrew Carter | 30 May 2023

The key lesson from last month's elections is that politics start at a local level, says Andrew C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Be brave when times are tough

By Sarah Longlands | 30 May 2023

Inflation may have eased, but there are tough times ahead. Sarah Longlands urges local authoritie...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Don't wait for the planet to send a warning shot

By Rob Whiteman | 30 May 2023

The latest CIPFA report calls for a pick and mix approach to tackling global warming. Rob Whitema...

MANAGEMENT

Comms should be at your top table

By Darren Caveney | 30 May 2023

Darren Caveney sets out three of the key reasons why your comms lead should sit on your weekly se...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Why imperfection is perfection

By Ian Thomas | 30 May 2023

Keynote speaker and awards compère at the recent PPMA conference Ian Thomas says making mistakes ...

HEALTH

Keeping pace and capitalising on opportunities

By Gordon McFarlane | 30 May 2023

Gordon McFarlane sets out the main messages that emerged from this year’s PPMA conference, includ...

FINANCE

Welcome to the new world

By Tracie Langley | 30 May 2023

As councils navigate their way through increasing complexities in a changing world, Tracie Langle...

WHITEHALL

Two parties united in pursuit of centralisation

By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2023

There is often a political divide between the two parties, but they both come together when it co...

WASTE

Trust us to deliver on waste

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 May 2023

Sam Chapman-Allen urges central Government to respect local government and trust local leaders to...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Tackling the housing shortage

23 May 2023

In his last column as chairman of the Local Government Association, Cllr James Jamieson looks at ...

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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