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Why leaders need their people

By Manny Sandhu | 29 October 2026

Manny Sandhu outlines why the leaders who succeed are usually the ones who know who to ask, and that building a strong network is more important than ever

AI

North Yorkshire's AI disrupters

By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2026

As a local authority at the forefront of using artificial intelligence, North Yorkshire Council i...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Leadership for communities of the future

By Nicola Monk | 22 October 2026

Nicola Monk reports on a round table discussion of the ‘mega trends' faced by local government.

RECRUITMENT

Delivering a housing revolution with depleted capacity

By Vikhram Singh | 22 October 2026

With bold housing ambitions being promoted by the Government, Vikhram Singh says the sector needs...

LEADERSHIP

Chiefs weigh up career costs of LGR pause

By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026

As council bosses gather in Liverpool for the Solace summit, those facing LGR have their own futu...

RECRUITMENT

A chance to rebuild

By Jessica Mullinger | 15 October 2026

Using her own personal experiences, Jessica Mullinger discusses the importance of the Government’...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows

By William Eichler | 14 October 2026

Growth in the adult social care workforce in England is occurring at its slowest rate in four yea...

RECRUITMENT

Going beyond the town hall

By Sally Wilson | 08 October 2026

Sally Wilson looks a why more leaders within local government should consider the boardroom

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norfolk CC chief executive's appointment under scrutiny

By Paul Marinko | 05 October 2026

The new Norfolk CC chief executive’s appointment is facing scrutiny after the leader received din...

COUNCIL STAFF

Missing link in council capacity

By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026

Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.

RECRUITMENT

The certainty of uncertainty

By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026

Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...