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SOCIAL CARE
Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform
By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026
If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our communities, early intervention cannot remain a long-term ambition, says Tom Stannard.
TRANSFORMATION
How to tackle the challenges of 2026
By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026
Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...
AI
Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic
By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026
Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...
AI
The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms
By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026
Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...
AI
Fixing social care's AI conflicts
By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026
Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...
DATA & DIGITAL
Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues
By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026
Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...
DATA & DIGITAL
Reaping the benefits of collaboration on technology and innovation piece by piece
By Eddie Copeland | 11 February 2026
There is a powerful logic to making intelligent use of data, technology and a wide range of trans...
LEADERSHIP
Tightening your life jacket
By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026
Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.
AI
AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government
By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026
One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...
REORGANISATION
Challenging the LGR wisdom
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...
AI
Shaping standards for public sector AI
By Viviana Bastidas | 15 January 2026
Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...
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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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