ENVIRONMENT

Leading the way in the recycling revolution

By Kristy Spindler – Project Director, Local Partnerships | 26 January 2022

The local government sector has bold ambitions for linking the circular economy and net zero, say...

RECRUITMENT

How to attract the best talent

By Sonia Tanda | 11 January 2022

2021 was quite a year for local government recruitment, especially in social work, says Sonia Tan...

FINANCE

Buckinghamshire signs £15m waste contract

By Martin Ford | 06 January 2022

Buckinghamshire Council’s deal with FCC Recycling includes an option to extend worth almost £30m.

WASTE

Council to bring recycling centres in-house

By William Eichler | 16 December 2021

Kirklees MBC is to bring its household waste and recycling centres in-house as part of an effort ...

RECRUITMENT

We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages

By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021

Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...

BUSINESS

Veolia and Suez merger criticised by competition authority

By William Eichler | 08 December 2021

The merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of several waste ...

DIGITAL

What to do when best practice still loses you £6.4m?

By Dr Andrew Larner | 07 December 2021

The threat to councils from cyber attacks, rather like coronavirus, is endemic and we need to lea...

BUSINESS

Councils should use procurement to boost local economies, think-tank says

By William Eichler | 07 December 2021

Local authorities should strive to be more ethical and place-sensitive when buying goods and serv...

FINANCE

Levelling up – how to negotiate the challenges ahead

01 December 2021

Local Partnerships will host a lunchtime webinar to look at how councils can get maximum leverag...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils' USP is their focus on employees as people

By Sue Atkinson | 24 November 2021

Sue Atkinson, Anne Sullivan and Sonia Tanda at Penna say it's time to talk about your council's ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

Rochdale BC