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Ditch the red tape for relational working
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Ditch the red tape for relational working

By Anna Randle | 20 July 2026

Wigan’s relational approach shows how culture, trust and partnerships deliver better outcomes and sustainable public services, say Alison McKenzie-Folan and Anna Randle.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

How a social enterprise built a winning workforce

By Rachel Law | 25 June 2026

Donna Hall and Rachel Law outline how PossAbilities shows that culture, leadership and person-cen...

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

CQC hands out third inadequate rating

By Joe Lepper | 18 May 2026

Salford City Council is the third council to be rated inadequate for its adult social care servic...

TRANSFORMATION

Local government: riding the wave of change

By Jonathan Carr-West | 22 April 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the challenges of leading councils through turbulent times.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Punching above our weight in adult social care

By Elaine Allegretti | 19 November 2025

Fiona Taylor and Elaine Allegretti explain how Barking and Dagenham achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rat...

FINANCE

Worcestershire warned over special educational needs spending

By Joe Lepper | 10 November 2025

Worcestershire CC has been handed a statutory financial warning by auditors concerned its spendin...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

How Knowsley transformed adult social care for residents

By Sarah Smith | 03 November 2025

Knowsley has grappled with health inequalities and complex social challenges. Now, through its am...

ASSURANCE

Reflecting on CQC Inspection and Sector-Wide Accountability

By Rachael Shimmin | 11 September 2025

Buckinghamshire’s CQC inspection sparked valuable learning—but also raises big questions about in...

LEADERSHIP

Reaching for the radical

By Heather Jameson | 19 June 2025

Bristol is the only large unitary with a Green-led administration. Heather Jameson talks to its l...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Now more than ever it's time to invest in Shared Lives

By Suzi Clark | 28 April 2025

Suzi Clark says many leaders in adult social care want to grow Shared Lives but it can be difficu...

SOCIAL CARE

Care can't wait

By Jess McGregor | 26 April 2025

By amplifying real life stories, proving how well-funded and supported social care can help peopl...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer

£107,232 to £112,065

This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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