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ASSURANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Independent assurance panel fails to update council progress
By Dan Peters | 14 July 2026
An independent assurance panel formed to ‘support, challenge and advise’ Cheshire East Council’s ...
PEOPLE
Richmond and Wandsworth to appoint joint chief executive
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026
Ana Popovici is set to become chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth LBCs.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Orkney Islands chief on 'special leave'
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026
Orkney Islands Council has said it is ‘unable to confirm or deny’ reports that its chief executiv...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Minister in Pride in Place funding threat
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2026
Devolution minister Nesil Caliskan has threatened to pause Pride in Place funding if accountable ...
LGA
Killian leaves LGA
By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has announced that Joanna Killian is stepping down as its ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Simpson to lead No.10 North
By Neil Merrick | 30 June 2026
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) chief executive Caroline Simpson is reportedly being...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
McCabe steps down from Norfolk CC
By Martin Ford | 25 June 2026
Norfolk CC's chief executive, Tom McCabe, has announced he is to stand down from the role.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
By Dan Peters | 25 June 2026
The chief executive of Basildon Council has written to the Government amid growing tensions over ...
SOLACE
EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
By Neil Merrick | 25 June 2026
Abusive and other inappropriate behaviour by councillors is taking its toll on senior staff, a su...
POLICY AND POLITICS
'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
By By Dan Peters | 24 June 2026
Fiscal devolution will ‘likely become more important’ with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, expert...
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