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HR

PPMA 2026: Call to rethink statutory roles

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2026

Local government should redefine the role of statutory officers, amid suggestions the role of HR ...

PEOPLE

Gill Kneller to retire as East Hampshire DC chief executive

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2026

East Hampshire DC chief executive and columnist for The MJ, Gill Kneller, has announced she is to...

PEOPLE

Derby City Council names Sam Dennis interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026

Sam Dennis has been appointed interim chief executive at Derby City Council.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Solace urges Better Care Fund rethink

By Dan Peters | 22 April 2026

Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Sussex chiefs warn Whitehall over reorganisation risks

By Dan Peters | 21 April 2026

Sussex chief executives have warned Whitehall reorganisation delays create ‘real risks around tim...

PEOPLE

LGA interim chief revealed

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2026

Former Camden LBC chief Jenny Rowlands is to take on the role of interim chief of the Local Gover...

PEOPLE

City chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2026

Derby City Council chief executive Paul Simpson has announced he is to stand down.

PEOPLE

Sector mourns loss of 'giant of English devolution'

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

Tributes have been paid to the former chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (G...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government silence on planning fees control timeline

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has refused to indicate when co...

DEVOLUTION

Further devolution plans unveiled

By Neil Merrick | 01 April 2026

Council leaders in the Midlands and West of England have begun responding to a call from minister...

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

This is a defi ning leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum Apply for this job

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job

Trafford Council

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

This is a defi ning leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum Apply for this job

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job

Trafford Council

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