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Strategic Director: Families and Wellbeing

An ambitious improvement plan, consistently excellent Children's Services, rapidly improving services for Adults, some of the largest and innovative regeneration projects in the country and a new Chief Executive with a national reputation for excellence combined make Wirral Council one of the most exciting Councils to work for in the UK. The successful applicant for this role will play a major role through the executive team and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful strategic leadership within the public sector, driving service improvements for the benefit of families, children and vulnerable adults.

For more information about this unique opportunity please visit this link or call Jonathan Swain at Penna on 07500961727.

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The importance of workforce stability

By Helen Alwell | 19 February 2026

Helen Alwell takes a look at the current state of reorganisation, the emergence of LATCOs and the hidden workforce risks leaders need to manage

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The local outcomes framework comes with risks

By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026

Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is concerned it could be used in future to channel resources.

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Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

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Working together to prevent VAWG

By Cllr Angelo Weekes | 12 February 2026

Islington LBC will be working with central government and partners to design and test new ways to stop harmful behaviour towards women and girls from develop...