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Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction
SOLACE

Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction

By Graeme McDonald | 28 May 2026

Graeme McDonald says council officers should give honest, sometimes uncomfortable, professional advice – 'but also recognise that elected members are there to set direction, reflecting the choices ...

GOVERNANCE

Supporting local leaders after a tumultuous election

By Sean Harriss | 27 May 2026

Sean Harriss looks at how senior council officers can best support an influx of thousands of newl...

FINANCE

CIPFA to consult on financial management codes

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is to consult on the rules gove...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Solace urges Better Care Fund rethink

By Dan Peters | 22 April 2026

Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Rethinking the Better Care Fund

By Mark Palethorpe | 22 April 2026

Moving integrated care from rhetoric to reality calls for an urgent review of how resources like ...

SOLACE

Prevention is not an ideological choice; it is a practical necessity

By Graeme McDonald | 16 April 2026

There is a risk that the sector burns more time debating boundaries, governance and organisationa...

LGA

Public servants are professionals who deserve our gratitude and respect

By Louise Gittins | 31 March 2026

Louise Gittens says public servants are real people who deliver essential outcomes for their comm...

GOVERNANCE

Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government

By Robin Tuddenham | 25 March 2026

Robin Tuddenham says those working in local government are facing rising incivility, threats and ...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Membership manoeuvres

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

How are the groups representing councils positioning themselves to secure members as the pace of ...

POLITICS

Councils prepare for political turmoil

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

Local government is braced for political turmoil after the Greens and Reform UK took first and se...

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Community Safety Service Manager

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Assistant Director of People and Culture

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