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LATCOS
ODS: Balancing operational efficiency with a commitment to communities
By Simon Howick | 08 April 2026
The future of local government service delivery will depend on organisations that can combine commercial discipline, operational capability and a strong social mission, writes Simon Howick.
SKILLS
How councils can increase SME apprenticeship uptake through strategic partnerships
24 November 2025
Local authorities can boost apprenticeship starts within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Fresh finance officer warning
By Dan Peters | 12 November 2025
The recruitment crisis for under-pressure section 151 officers is destined to get worse, a local ...
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.
WHITEHALL
Cable: Commercial forays utterly bizarre
By Dan Peters | 05 July 2018
The leader of the Lib Dems has said it is ‘utterly bizarre’ that councils are buying up commercia...
WHITEHALL
Mayors renew skills call
By Dan Peters | 13 June 2018
England’s directly-elected regional mayors today renewed their call on the Government for greater...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Devolve apprenticeship levy for targeted skills development
By Sir Richard Leese | 08 March 2018
Significant changes to the apprenticeship levy are needed to achieve its potential, writes Cllr S...
FINANCE
Is the apprenticeship levy an opportunity or a joke?
By Tony Kirkham | 28 June 2017
Tony Kirkham supports apprenticeships but says they must be developed in all shapes and sizes so ...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor sets out 100-day vision
By Sam Clayden | 12 May 2017
The new mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has unveiled a 100-day manifesto laying the foun...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Getting the Apprenticeship Levy working for you
By Tricia Fuller | 12 April 2017
Tricia Fuller has completely turned around on her opinion of the apprenticeship levy.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Levy is a catalyst for choice and opportunity
By Jason Stevens | 12 April 2017
The new apprenticeship levy is presenting a much more dynamic and responsive approach to vocation...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
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Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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