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Women bear full force of rise in abuse by councillors
CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Women bear full force of rise in abuse by councillors

By Neil Merrick | 29 July 2026

A growing number of council chiefs are reporting abuse and inappropriate behaviour by councillors to their trade union, with women bearing the brunt.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA scraps two-grade pay cuts as restructure redundancies to fall

By Dan Peters | 23 July 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has dropped plans to demote staff by two pay grades and sc...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall exploring adding teeth to standards regime

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2026

Whitehall officials are attempting to add teeth to the standards regime despite the lack of a pri...

COHESION

LGA conference: Call for councils to fly St George's Cross

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

Councils have been asked to fly the St George’s Cross in a show of support for England in their w...

POLITICS

Political change tests organisational maturity

By Adele Wylie | 09 July 2026

Reform UK controls North Northamptonshire Council, having won the majority of seats in the 2025 e...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Working around political revolts

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2026

How can the wave of ‘challenger’ political administrations work successfully with leadership team...

PAY

Rethinking councillor pay for stronger democracy

By Dr Jason Lowther | 07 July 2026

New evidence urges fairer councillor remuneration to strengthen participation, diversity, governa...

COUNCILLORS

Low allowances a barrier to new councillors

By Joe Lepper | 02 July 2026

Councillors’ allowances are blighted by regional disparities, are failing to keep pace with infla...

AI

Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...

LEADERSHIP

The burden of borrowed enthusiasm

By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026

Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is ex...

GOVERNANCE

Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2026

Without stronger standards, intimidation of senior officers threatens recruitment, innovation and...

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Head of Transport Programmes

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Public Transport

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. Apply for this job

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