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Joint Director of Public Health (NHS Coventry)

Here in Coventry we're no strangers to acting boldly to bring about reforms. We've been doing it since Lady Godiva's day. Now Coventry City Council and Coventry NHS have come together to create this new role with huge potential to drive forward the public health agenda throughout the city. Working directly from the Chief Executive's Office in the Council, you'll be a vital part of a major five-year change programme. With £9.4 billion being invested in the area, this will be a time of regeneration in Coventry for everything from industry to housing. This is your opportunity to drive forward a bold, innovative public health strategy, commissioning services that tackle inequalities, and deliver health and well being to people throughout England's ninth largest city.

To find out more, go to our website here.

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Grasping a once in a lifetime opportunity for councils

By Anna Randle | 04 November 2026

As well as making the case for the role local government can play in a rewired state, the sector also needs to ask for some enabling powers of its own, write...

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Local growth needs consistency, not constant reinvention

By Sir Michael Lyons | 30 October 2026

Sustainable local economic growth requires long-term regeneration partnerships, strong council leadership and consistent government support, says Sir Michael...

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How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces

By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026

Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance smokefree communities.

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Loneliness is a public health crisis: Could city branding be the cure?

By Paul Blackburn | 24 September 2026

Paul Blackburn says stronger place identities can help councils foster connection, community and civic pride.

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