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Talking opportunities
ECONOMIC GROWTH

Talking opportunities

By Dr Helen Paterson | 13 October 2025

Dr Helen Paterson believes that while the sector faces real challenges, it must still make space for dialogue with government about the opportunities councils are uniquely placed to deliver.

AI

Pursuing AI without a large language model

By Paul Marinko | 09 October 2025

Councils remain eager to grasp the opportunities offered by AI, but a recognised lack of knowledg...

AI

Local government leading AI adoption

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2025

Local government is among the sectors in the vanguard of AI adoption, according to a survey.

SOCIAL CARE

AI and tech – the evolution of care

By Simon Guerrier | 22 September 2025

Simon Guerrier examines what AI and technology-enabled care are, the benefits they can bring, the...

AI

Future Forum Midlands: Councils urged to prepare for AI 'wave'

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2025

Councils should be doing more to prepare for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their ...

HOMELESSNESS

Solutions to stop homelessness

By Jack Shaw | 02 September 2025

Some councils are exploring more innovative ways of delivering the sustainable use of temporary a...

AI

Experts say AI 'won't lead to massive job cuts'

By Dan Peters | 28 August 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead to massive job cuts across local government, experts h...

AI

Make AI a booster, not a blocker

By Vivek Behl | 22 August 2025

Without a co-ordinated approach to AI adoption, councils risk causing confusion and frustration r...

DIGITAL

Calls for AI ethics and data ethics boards

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025

Calls have been made for all councils to form artificial intelligence (AI) ethics and data ethics...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The rise of AI in social care

By Ted Edmondson | 30 July 2025

David Rees and Ted Edmondson look at how local authorities are using AI in the provision of care ...

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 ...

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Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£107,790 - £128,742

Peterborough is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most ambitious cities. Apply for this job

Peterborough City Council

Head of Service, Legal Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£80,217 - £97,576

Peterborough is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most ambitious cities. Apply for this job

Peterborough City Council

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Newcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£107,790 - £128,742

Peterborough is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most ambitious cities. Apply for this job

Peterborough City Council

Head of Service, Legal Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£80,217 - £97,576

Peterborough is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most ambitious cities. Apply for this job

Peterborough City Council

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Newcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council