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A mayor's journey shows why councils are essential partners in government
DEVOLUTION

A mayor's journey shows why councils are essential partners in government

By Shabnum Mustapha | 30 July 2026

Shabnum Mustapha says Burnham’s mayoral experience highlights councils’ vital role in delivering national priorities.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Turning neighbourhood health from policy into practice

By Helen Bromley | 19 June 2026

The chairs of Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Board and Neighbourhoods Task and Fin...

PEOPLE

McCay appointed ADPH chief executive

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Psychiatrist Layla McCay has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Director...

PEOPLE

Reeves among King's birthday honours

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Oxfordshire CC’s chief executive, Martin Reeves, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s birthday h...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Legal threat to water firm over sewage spillages

By Neil Merrick | 10 June 2026

A county council has threatened to take legal action against its water firm over continued sewage...

EMPLOYMENT

Call for 'stronger role' for councils to tackle youth unemployment

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2026

A ‘stronger role’ for councils is required to tackle soaring numbers of young people not in educa...

HEALTH

How to do council research partnerships

By Lisa McNally | 20 May 2026

Lisa McNally says that with the right specialist national support, research becomes a powerful to...

HEALTH

Health devolution: opportunity or distraction?

By Katherine Merrifield | 07 April 2026

It remains to be seen if giving the Mayors of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire greater over...

APSE

It is local councils that remain the UK's fourth emergency service

By Mo Baines | 26 March 2026

Mo Baines says there are warnings that we may need to resort to rationing supplies to protect eme...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The first steps to getting young people working

By Ben Lucas | 03 March 2026

Ben Lucas says devolution of youth unemployment services is key to economic growth.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Leading neighbourhood health

By Lee Peart | 03 March 2026

Cllr Wendy Taylor, chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, says local government must ...

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Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project

£165,000 + bonus

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Apply for this job

North London Waste Authority

Executive Director of Prosperity and Place

£153,685 - £164,743

You will shape and deliver bold priorities that enhance quality of life, strengthen infrastructure, support inclusive economic growth Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults

£87,117 to £93,978 per annum

As Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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