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ELECTIONS
Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026
With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.
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...
LEADERSHIP
Solace steps up lobbying over district exclusion from leadership event
By Dan Peters | 08 June 2026
The organisation representing senior officers has stepped up its lobbying after a Cabinet Office ...
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 a...
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 ...
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of Property & Regeneration
£88,633 - £100,994
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced professional Apply for this job
Chief Executive
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The Mayor is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who can work with him to achieve his bold and ambitious vision for Hull and East Yorkshire. Apply for this job
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