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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 futures – as well as those of their organisations – top of mind. Paul Marinko reports.
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 ...
RECRUITMENT
Why honest feedback is a mark of recruitment integrity
By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026
Philip Emms looks at the importance of strong communication in any recruitment campaign, includin...
REORGANISATION
Dealing with LGR limbo
By Neil Merrick | 15 September 2026
Councils face renewed uncertainty over staffing, finances, contracts and long-term planning as mi...
REORGANISATION
The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
By Liam Young | 09 September 2026
Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...
RECRUITMENT
A new leadership dynamic for combined authorities
By Roger Russell | 03 September 2026
As devolution continues to reshape governance and public service delivery, the new generation of ...
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