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POLITICS
Councils prepare for political turmoil
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
Local government is braced for political turmoil after the Greens and Reform UK took first and se...
ROUGH SLEEPING
Councils record mixed rough sleeping picture
By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026
Councils that traditionally report large numbers of rough sleepers recorded fewer people sleeping...
PEOPLE
Spelthorne announces interim chief
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as interim chief executive at Spelthorne BC.
WORKFORCE
Cheshire East a 'floundering ship', claims opposition
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026
Cheshire East Council has been described as a ‘floundering ship’ as it grapples with a financial ...
PEOPLE
Combined authorities announce chief executives
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026
Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026
Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk C...
PEOPLE
Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026
Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: LGA cyber insurance talks 'peter out'
By Dan Peters | 10 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) is not currently taking forward a proposal for a cyber att...
PEOPLE
County chief to stand down
By Martin Ford | 06 February 2026
Suffolk CC has announced that chief executive Nicola Beach is to stand down.
WORKFORCE
Why we need to support local leaders
By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026
Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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