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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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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

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

Trafford Council

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

Wakefield Council

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