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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
New chief for King's Lynn and West Norfolk
By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BC is expected to appoint Kate Blakemore as its chief executive.
BUSINESS
Biffa buys Renewi business
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024
Biffa has today entered into an agreement to acquire Renewi’s municipal business in the UK.
WHITEHALL
Government digs in over asylum housing target
By Mark Conrad | 29 May 2024
The Home Office has doubled down on council concerns over asylum targets and insisted its Full Di...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brum boss search still on track
By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024
The pace of improvement at Birmingham City Council could be hampered by the surprise General Elec...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Surrey appoints Coughlin as interim chief
By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024
Surrey CC executive director Michael Coughlin will take over as interim chief executive on 1 June...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Gateshead confirms chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 24 May 2024
Councillors have officially approved Dale Owens’ appointment as chief executive of Gateshead MBC.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to decide on annual conference 'in coming days'
By Dan Peters | 23 May 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) will decide whether to axe its annual conference ‘in the c...
WHITEHALL
Flood councils in urgent £11m cash call
By Mark Conrad | 21 May 2024
Councils managing flood risks have urgently called for £11m cash to plug a ‘widening gap’ in Inte...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hackney confirms chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 17 May 2024
Dawn Carter-McDonald’s interim role as chief executive of Hackney LBC has been made permanent.
PAY
Chiefs offered 2.5% pay increase
By Dan Peters | 16 May 2024
Local government employers have proposed a 2.5% pay rise to council chief executives and senior o...
Director of People Services
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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