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Watchdog urges councils to improve staff support
SCOTLAND

Watchdog urges councils to improve staff support

By Joe Lepper | 07 August 2025

Councils in Scotland have been urged by local government watchdog the Accounts Commission to improve staff support amid a raft of challenges impacting their wellbeing.

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

How tech can help support underserved residents

By James Townsend | 29 July 2025

Technology offers on-demand, scalable and sustainable solutions that can work alongside councils ...

WORKFORCE

Now, supercharge your teams

By Andy Insley | 21 July 2025

Andy Insley says training 7.5 million workers in AI could supercharge local government.

TRANSFORMATION

Making payment processes smarter

By Lewis McKenna-Crisp | 07 May 2025

It can be challenging to find the right software to streamline payment processes. Lewis McKenna-C...

AI

Taking the lead on AI in Bucks

By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 01 April 2025

Sarah Murphy-Brookman says Buckinghamshire Council is shaping the future of public service with i...

PLACE-MAKING

Planning changes can transform local engagement and democracy

By Mike Saunders | 13 February 2025

Technology is a key enabler with a strong and exciting role to play in catalysing community engag...

TECHNOLOGY

Can tech save the sector?

By Malcolm Bennie | 04 February 2025

Malcolm Bennie looks internationally and within the UK for inspirational examples from the new wo...

AI

Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI

By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025

Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...

TECHNOLOGY

Mapping the future

By Michael Harrell | 16 January 2025

Digital maps are helping cities become smarter, says Michael Harrell.

AI

Fearing to tread but longing to learn

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

A delicate balance between worries over risks and excitement at possibilities is shaping local go...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Maximising the impact of the Government's investment in care technology

By Robert Turnbull | 15 January 2025

The Government's plans for investment in care technology are a good start but we need to address ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council