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A framework for building trust in councils
PERFORMANCE

A framework for building trust in councils

By Abdool Kara | 26 February 2026

The outcomes framework is an opportunity to drive clearer insight into public sector outcomes and shared accountability, exposing how effectively services work together and strengthening government...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Statistics body confirms cutbacks

By Joe Lepper | 23 February 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the extent of cutbacks to its sub-national ...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: Leading the way to embedding AI responsibly

By Michael Barrett | 23 February 2026

The opening challenge of LG Challenge 2026 took two competing local government teams to Lambeth L...

PERFORMANCE

From outputs to outcomes

By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026

Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...

PERFORMANCE

The local outcomes framework comes with risks

By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026

Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Home Office trying to restore sharing of asylum data

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026

Senior Home Office officials have told councils they are trying to restore their access to inform...

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

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

SCOTLAND

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart | 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed dis...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils stripped of asylum data access

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025

Councils have been stripped of access to information about asylum seeker accommodation after the ...

CENSUS 2031

Now is your time to influence Census 2031

By Jason Zawadzki | 17 December 2025

Jason Zawadzki says that by responding to the consultation, the sector can ensure the Census 2031...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Housing Services

£111 872 - £111 872

We are seeking an exceptional and strategic senior leader to join a forward-thinking Housing and Communities Directorate Apply for this job

Hull City Council

Assistant Director of Finance

£111 872 - £111 872

The Finance Directorate is a key function managing the many challenges faced in Local Government Finance Apply for this job

Hull City Council

Assistant Director of Property Services

£111 872 - £111 872

We are seeking an exceptional and strategic senior leader Apply for this job

Hull City Council

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