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Threading the needle of cheaper and better isn't about efficiency and automation
TRANSFORMATION

Threading the needle of cheaper and better isn't about efficiency and automation

By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 October 2025

During this time of transformation, design of technology needs to be in lockstep with the design of your organisation, says Catherine Howe.

COHESION

Flags, free speech and duty of care

By Pam Parkes | 21 October 2025

Pam Parkes says that in a polarised climate, issues of identity and belonging will continue to su...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Dorset is adapting to the needs of its older population

By Natalie Turner | 21 October 2025

Dorset Council has become the 100th Age-friendly Community and joined a growing network of places...

PRODUCTIVITY

Let outcomes not just effort be the measure of your council's legacy

By Tony Munton | 20 October 2025

As the sector awaits the finalisation of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, Tony Munton loo...

REORGANISATION

LGR could be what adult social care needs

By Cllr Daniel Cowan | 20 October 2025

Cllr Daniel Cowan says reorganisation offers an opportunity to reimagine adult social care, and a...

LIBRARIES

175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

By Isobel Hunter | 09 October 2025

This year marks 175 years of the Public Libraries Act. Isobel Hunter says that while we celebrate...

HOUSING

The unshakeable imperative: planting community and wellbeing into the DNA of new communities

By Johanne Thomas | 08 October 2025

Research by Coventry University is prompting a more conscious, evidence-based approach, allowing ...

REORGANISATION

Breckland is positioned for success

By Maxine O'Mahony | 07 October 2025

Maxine O'Mahony says that whatever the outcome of LGR in Norfolk, she is confident that the work ...

HEALTH

Neighbourhood health's real role

By Lisa McNally | 06 October 2025

Local public health teams play a crucial role in neighbourhood health plans. Lisa McNally says t...

COMMUNITIES

Embedding healthy eating within local communities

By Corin Bell | 29 September 2025

Corin Bell explains how a pioneering partnership that makes fruit and vegetables available on pre...

STEVE REED

Councils to be empowered to drive high street regeneration

By William Eichler | 25 September 2025

The Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at giving communities more control over the regen...

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Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

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We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

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Cherwell District Council