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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...
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.
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Director of Neighbourhoods
£143,792
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing, forward thinking organisation at a pivotal moment. Apply for this job
Policy, Performance and Systems Manager
£60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
We are seeking a Policy, Performance and Systems Manager to provide strategic & operational leadership across our procurement ecosystem. Apply for this job
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead
£60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Luton Council is an ambitious council and as officers we are dedicated to delivering the core objectives of Jobs, Homes, Safety and the Environment Apply for this job
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