Frame the problem to design the solution
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Frame the problem to design the solution

By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025

Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to be solved is arguably the most crucial part of the process.

AI

Using AI to build a thriving public sector

By Paul Maltby | 03 June 2025

Paul Maltby sets out how AI can help local government leaders plug funding gaps and transform pub...

AI

Democracy, tech, people and power

By Miriam Levin | 03 June 2025

Demos is working with a coalition of partners including New Local to deliver Waves – a $1m projec...

PLANNING

Councils click into the future of planning

22 April 2025

Planning in 2025 is no longer business as usual. The pace is faster, the demands are higher, and ...

AI

Time to reform the procurement of AI in local government

By Mavis Machirori | 09 April 2025

A national taskforce can fix local government procurement of AI, says Mavis Machirori.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The tariff turmoil

By Barry Quirk CBE | 07 April 2025

As the global world order shifts with the introduction of the Trump tariffs Barry Quirk warns cou...

DEVOLUTION

The opportunity of a generation

By David Maguire | 02 April 2025

David Maguire considers how a region as diverse as Norfolk and Suffolk can build the economic and...

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...

SOCIAL CARE

The time for bold action

27 March 2025

AI is changing social care – but are we listening to the voices that matter? Access Health, Suppo...

AI

Making magic

By Tony Clements | 25 March 2025

Tony Clements says that at their best, AI tools are helping Ealing LBC’s staff build better relat...

DIGITAL

Breaking borders calls for bold leadership

By David Ogden | 25 March 2025

David Ogden looks at the future of digital transformation and sets out the key five areas for loc...

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Assistant Director of Housing

£81,174 – £89,956 per annum (pay award pending), plus relocation support

Reporting to the Director of Housing & Communities, the Assistant Director of Housing will lead York’s Housing portfolio Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Highways and Transportation

£86,196

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the borough. Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Culture & Regeneration

£83,954 - £107,849 pa

This is a great opportunity to shape the cultural and economic future of a diverse and historic region Apply for this job

East Lindsey District Council

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Assistant Director of Housing

£81,174 – £89,956 per annum (pay award pending), plus relocation support

Reporting to the Director of Housing & Communities, the Assistant Director of Housing will lead York’s Housing portfolio Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Highways and Transportation

£86,196

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the borough. Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Culture & Regeneration

£83,954 - £107,849 pa

This is a great opportunity to shape the cultural and economic future of a diverse and historic region Apply for this job

East Lindsey District Council