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ENGAGEMENT
MHCLG reshuffle after engagement improvements
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
Engagement between the UK Government and councils has generally improved since Labour’s General E...
PEOPLE
Dorset names Howe as new chief
By MJ reporter | 02 April 2025
Dr Catherine Howe has been named as the new chief executive of Dorset Council.
AUDIT
EXCLUSIVE: Auditors look into chief's £327k payoff
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Auditors are assessing an objection to Thanet DC’s accounts after an ex-councillor said they shou...
PEOPLE
County chief executive to retire
By Martin Ford | 24 March 2025
Hampshire CC chief executive Carolyn Williamson will step down later this year.
PEOPLE
Luton announces interim chief
By Martin Ford | 24 March 2025
Luton BC has announced the appointment of Mark Fowler as interim chief executive.
HEALTH
Future Forum: 'NHS is stuck on its own hamster wheel'
By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025
Taking public health out of the NHS made it easier for the health service to avoid thinking about...
INTERVENTION
Future Forum: Commissioner tells chiefs to invite challenge
By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025
The lack of transparency and challenge are common themes in all council failures, a local governm...
POLICY
Spring Statement: No more cash for councils
By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025
Next week’s Spring Statement will give a flavour of the financial pressures local authorities wil...
POLITICS
Frustrated mayors delay campaign on fiscal devo
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 13 March 2025
Labour mayors frustrated by the lack of fiscal devolution are holding back from stepping up their...
COMMUNICATIONS
Why first impressions count at the count
By Richard Baker | 12 March 2025
Mark Rogers and Richard Baker share lessons learned from a public affairs campaign that encourage...
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Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
South-East London Fostering Hub Programme Manager
PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402)
The role will provide strong programme management oversight, ensuring projects are well planned, effectively delivered a Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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