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We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes
APSE

We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes

By Mo Baines | 22 May 2026

Mo Baines says it is crucial 'in those early weeks and months, that new councillor pathways are created to share knowledge, encourage inquisitive thinking and framing honest conversations about the...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Carbon reduction radical rethink call

By Neil Merrick | 20 May 2026

Ministers have been urged to radically rethink how they reduce carbon emissions in public buildin...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Surrey skips reorganisation redesign ahead of reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2026

There is no time to redesign contracts in Surrey ahead of local government reorganisation, a coun...

APSE

Fuel prices to remain high for councils, APSE chief warns

By William Eichler | 05 May 2026

There is ‘no sign’ of the higher fuel prices reported over the last month ‘significantly dropping...

FINANCE

Crude reckoning

By David Blackman | 05 May 2026

In the wake of the Iran-US conflict councils could be hit by a surge in inflation, insecurity of ...

APSE

It is local councils that remain the UK's fourth emergency service

By Mo Baines | 26 March 2026

Mo Baines says there are warnings that we may need to resort to rationing supplies to protect eme...

APSE

Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils

By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026

With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...

WHITEHALL

Feeling of influence drops, Government survey finds

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025

The proportion of adults who believe they can personally influence decisions affecting their area...

APSE

APSE's annual polling generates good and bad news for councils

By Mo Baines | 11 December 2025

Highlights from APSE’s major annual Survation poll has found a divergence of views amongst the pu...

FUNDING

EXCLUSIVE: Local voices must be heard, warns survey

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2025

The public want councils to be better resourced but are concerned their views are not heard, acco...

WASTE

Developing new towns maximises opportunities for recycling

By Mo Baines | 14 November 2025

With so many innovations in waste and recycling things can be done differently 'if we learn from ...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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