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PEOPLE

Authorities agree to share chief executive

By Martin Ford | 16 January 2025

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen CBCs are set to appoint Stephen Vickers as their permanent joint chief ...

FINANCE

Chiefs expecting pressure to spend ahead of reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2025

Council chiefs expect to come under intense pressure from leaders to sanction questionable spendi...

PEOPLE

Rotherham chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2025

Rotherham MBC’s chief executive Sharon Kemp, has announced that she is to step down.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former council chief charged after Just Stop Oil protest

13 January 2025

A former council chief executive has been charged after two Just Stop Oil protesters spray painte...

FINANCE

National Insurance compensation is 'total shambles'

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2025

The Government’s handling of compensating councils for the increase in employers’ National Insura...

PEOPLE

Chief executive to call time on 30-year career

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2025

Chief executive of West Lindsey DC, Ian Knowles, has announced his retirement following 30 years ...

IMPROVEMENT

Peers praise 'effective and visible' Croydon leadership

By Dan Peters | 07 January 2025

PEOPLE

St Helens chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 02 January 2025

St Helens MBC chief executive Kath O’Dwyer has announced she is to retire later this year.

DEVOLUTION

Combined authority chief executive role to be split

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

It is believed the scope of the chief executive role at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wil...

PEOPLE

Mansfield names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

James Biddlestone has been confirmed as Mansfield DC’s new chief executive.