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The workplace challenge: Preventing AI conflict before it starts
By Phil Floyd | 07 August 2026
As generative AI becomes a growing factor in employment disputes, Phil Floyd argues that the best way to prevent workplace conflicts is to foster a ‘clear air culture’, where employees feel safe to speak openly, concerns are addressed early and mediation is used proactively
Why the Golden Triangle matters
By Helen Bradley | 07 August 2026
Good governance is about more than legal compliance. Strong leadership and healthy organisational culture are fundamental to protecting public resources, maintaining public confidence and delivering sustainable services, writes Helen Bradley
Searching for a NEET solution
By Vijay K Luthra | 06 August 2026
With NEET numbers at their highest since 2013, Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra argue the answer lies not in Whitehall, nor even in combined authorities, but in strengthening the capacity of councils.
Doubts over health and care integration agreements
By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026
Doubts have been cast over the future of a key model for joint working between health and council...
EXCLUSIVE: LGA redundancies down to just six
By Joe Lepper | 05 August 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) is now proposing axing just six full time equivalent (FTE)...
EXCLUSIVE: Asylum legal downgrade sparks concern
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2026
Strategic migration partnerships have raised concerns about the impact of a Home Office decision ...
Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026
Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.
Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict
By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026
The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...
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Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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Searching for a NEET solution
'With NEET numbers at their highest since 2013, Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra argue the answer lies not in Whitehall, nor even in combined authorities, but in strengthening the capacity of councils.'
06 August 2026
A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
'With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) under the Labour Government. After early successes on fairer funding what does new chair Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke hope to achieve with the so-called King of the North entering 10 Downing Street? Paul Marinko speaks to him.'
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future
By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026
Senior researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experiences of The Young Foundation’s work with Luton ...
How Ealing made fair pay a driver of inclusive local growth
By Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal | 30 July 2026
Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal explains how Ealing LBC's leadership on fair pay created stronger employers ...
Putting innovation at the heart of devo
By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026
Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better ser...
Government needs to step up to make LGR flourish
By Cllr Richard Wright | 07 August 2026
LGR can bring lasting benefit for communities across the country but that will require the Govern...
Searching for a NEET solution
By Vijay K Luthra | 06 August 2026
With NEET numbers at their highest since 2013, Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra argue the answe...
No10 North: Whitehall reimagined
By Kate Josephs | 06 August 2026
As Andy Burnham launches No10 North to boost growth and devolution, former senior civil servant ...
Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict
By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026
The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...
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