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POLITICS

Warning over increased number of NOC councils

By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025

A law firm has warned of the implications for the sector after the number of councils with no ove...

ELECTIONS

Mayors elected with lowest ever vote share

By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025

A change in the voting system to first-past-the-post for mayors meant they were voted in with the...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Closing up the support gap

By Jo Casebourne | 06 May 2025

Jo Casebourne examines why mentoring and befriending matters for young people - and what local le...

PEOPLE

Unitary appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2025

West Berkshire Council has announced the appointment of Joseph Holmes as its permanent chief exec...

ELECTIONS

Reform gains in English local elections

By Emily Twinch | 02 May 2025

Labour has held onto key mayoralties even though it looks like Nigel Farage’s Reform UK will make...

COMMUNITIES

Community duty mooted

By EXCLUSIVE by Joe Lepper | 01 May 2025

The Government is looking to hand all councils an extra duty to involve community groups in their...

REORGANISATION

Surrey councils stand firm in reorganisation plans

By Izzy Lepone | 01 May 2025

Surrey’s councils have published proposals for local government reorganisation, defying the Gover...

PEOPLE

Dudley confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Balvinder Heran has been appointed as chief executive at Dudley MBC.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Lambeth defends Dosunmu payoff

By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2025

Lambeth LBC has defended a payoff totalling almost £88,000 to its former chief who admitted faili...

PEOPLE

Rotherham to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2025

Rotherham MBC is set to confirm John Edwards as its new chief executive.

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Assistant Director - People & Change

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council