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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...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to review restructure as chief takes leave of absence
By By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) is to commission an ‘independent external review’ of its r...
WORKFORCE
Moving forwards and showcasing the true qualities of public sector leadership
By Frazer Thouard | 05 February 2026
Frazer Thouard outlines why the hugely successful Public Sector Challenge matters now more than e...
WHITEHALL
Government rejects food waste transparency call
By Neil Merrick | 03 February 2026
The Government has rebuffed calls for transparency around funding for food waste collections, ins...
INTERVENTION
Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.
PEOPLE
Combined authority to appoint inaugural chief executive
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026
Nick Walkley is set to become interim chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Unite accuses Birmingham CC leaders of misleading scrutiny committee
By William Eichler | 14 January 2026
Unite has accused Birmingham City Council’s lead commissioner and managing director of misleading...
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...
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