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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Rochdale chief executive James Binks resigns
By Martin Ford | 14 January 2026
Rochdale BC chief executive James Binks has resigned, the council has confirmed.
PEOPLE
Recognition for local government in New Year Honours list 2026
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2026
Council chief executives, directors and members have all received recognition from the King in th...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils stripped of asylum data access
By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025
Councils have been stripped of access to information about asylum seeker accommodation after the ...
PEOPLE
Chesterfield to name next chief executive
By Martin Ford | 16 December 2025
Christine Durrant is set to be named as Chesterfield BC’s next chief executive.
UNITARY
New unitaries to be hit by right to work check duty
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025
Councils created under reorganisation will have to carry out fresh right to work checks for staff...
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...
PEOPLE
Spelthorne chief executive stands down
By Martin Ford | 12 December 2025
Spelthorne BC has announced chief executive Daniel Charles Mouawad is to step down.
PEOPLE
Croydon appoints interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 11 December 2025
Councillors at Croydon LBC have voted to appoint Elaine Jackson as chief executive on an interim ...
PEOPLE
UK's 'longest-serving' district chief retires
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2025
John Hill, who lays claim to being the longest-serving district council chief executive in the UK...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers threatened with food waste refusal
By Dan Peters | 10 December 2025
Council leaders have warned ministers some local authorities will refuse to collect food waste.
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up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
Senior School Improvement Advisor
£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job
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