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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Mending a shattered society

By Donna Hall | 15 October 2019

Local government must be the glue that mends the broken bonds of our communities, writes Donna Hall.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Close co-operation to aid our communities

By Martin Swales | 15 October 2019

As Solace's annual Summit gets underway in Birmingham this week, president Martin Swales urges lo...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Do we all hate each other?

By Dan Corry | 01 October 2019

Local government could teach Downing Street and Westminster a thing or two. It has always had to ...

SOLACE

Solace preview: Cohesion – the social glue

By Jo Broadwood | 18 September 2019

How do we create a more integrated society in volatile times? Jo Broadwood outlines what councils...

WHITEHALL

Details of Prevent review published

By Mark Conrad | 17 September 2019

Home Office ministers have published the crucial terms of reference for an independent review of ...

WHITEHALL

Home Office defends settled status postcode checker after criticism

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2019

The Home Office has insisted it ‘constantly reviews’ the functionality of its services to support...

COHESION

Council chief says protest 'was not in any way aimed at people of Indian heritage'

By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2019

The chief executive of Luton BC Robin Porter has said he is reassured a march in the town followi...

NEW LOCAL

It's our time to step up

By Donna Hall | 12 June 2019

Donna Hall asks what local government and other public services can do to ‘glue society back toge...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'We've broken the social contract with people'

04 June 2019

Former Society of Local Authority Chief Executives president Jo Miller is leaving her chief execu...

COHESION

Uniting communities and promoting equality in Chorley

By Hasina Khan | 28 May 2019

With her election as mayor of Chorley BC Cllr Hasina Khan has become the first female Asian mayor...

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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