A life-changing move for the best
LEADERSHIP

A life-changing move for the best

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2025

As retiring Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones contemplates spending more time with his family – not to mention as lead commissioner for Slough and Thurrock BCs – he tells Michael Burton how a mo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Why councils are crucial to a national care service

By Gavin Edwards | 28 February 2025

Gavin Edwards outlines the elements that should form the basis of any national care system, inclu...

PLACE-MAKING

Rediscovering the purpose of economic strategy

By Sarah Longlands | 05 February 2025

Being able to identify and focus in on the key objective – the ‘why’ – of economic policy is unde...

CORE CITIES

We will remain committed to international co-operation

By By Cllr Huw Thomas | 03 December 2024

Despite austerity and Brexit, the Core Cities have continued with their international outreach ov...

FINANCE

Renewing and reforming local governance

By Jonathan Werran | 03 December 2024

The case for reforming and renewing local financial governance must be made with long-term resili...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Back to a better place?

By Adam Fineberg | 02 October 2024

Adam Fineberg looks back at 2000-09 and argues that a future focus on growth could enable Total P...

FINANCE

Mission: possible

By Jon Rowney | 12 September 2024

Jon Rowney says the next Comprehensive Spending Review will be one of the few opportunities that ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Build on the political will

By Andy Smith | 30 July 2024

ADCS president Andy Smith promises no simple solutions, but is positive about the prospects of im...

LABOUR PARTY

How philanthropy fills the gaps

By Dan Corry | 01 July 2024

Dan Corry says place-based philanthropy can greatly help in delivering spatial equality – and a L...

FINANCE

Getting ahead of the growth plan game

By Mike Emmerich | 25 June 2024

As the sector gears up for a new government, it’s time to put together investable proposals for s...

FINANCE

Avoiding the iceberg

By David Phillips | 18 June 2024

David Phillips suggests steps the next government and councils should take to alleviate the secto...

frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service