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Lessons in lockstep
REORGANISATION

Lessons in lockstep

By Paul Marinko | 17 July 2025

Jayne Bryant talks to Paul Marinko about how Wales’ national government has worked hard to protect local government, the way its councils are collaborating, and progress with innovation.

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Crawley ponders legal response to unitary dismissal

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025

Crawley BC is considering its next steps, including a potential judicial review, after local gove...

REORGANISATION

Born to run

By Ann McGauran | 16 July 2025

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services met last week in Manchester for its annual co...

REORGANISATION

LGR could put service improvement at risk, says ADCS leader

By Ann McGauran | 16 July 2025

Local government reorganisation could put the delivery of better services for children and famili...

REORGANISATION

Unitary achieves pay harmony six years after reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2025

A deal to harmonise legacy pay and terms for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council wo...

REORGANISATION

Reform brands reorganisation 'disaster' for retaining senior officers

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2025

Local government reorganisation will be a ‘disaster’ for retaining senior officers in the sector,...

LEGISLATION

Thinking fast and slow on devolution

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2025

If ministers want their devo dreams to be realised, they need to move fast, says Heather Jameson.

REORGANISATION

Lewes leader vows to fight Brighton takeover plan

By Dan Peters | 11 July 2025

Lewes DC’s leader has vowed to fight a Brighton & Hove City Council proposal to take over parts o...

REORGANISATION

Reform-controlled county agrees to back two unitary model

By Ann McGauran | 10 July 2025

Reform-controlled Derbyshire CC has agreed to back a two unitary model with a north south configu...

REORGANISATION

The truth about real leadership

By Pam Parkes | 09 July 2025

Meeting today’s challenges demands the same ambitious civic leadership as the last great age of m...

REORGANISATION

Staffordshire reorganisation gathers pace

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2025

Proposals for two unitaries covering the north and south of Staffordshire have gained further sup...

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Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Up to £128,000

As we respond to a complex and fast-changing financial environment. Apply for this job

Lewisham London Borough Council

Assistant Director of Housing Regeneration and Delivery

Up to £111,000

We’re proud of our track record in delivering high-quality new homes. Apply for this job

London Borough of Hackney Council

Service Director of Transformation and ICT

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council