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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The case for virtual meetings

By Jackie Weaver | 27 April 2021

Jackie Weaver – star of Handforth Parish Council’s viral meeting – argues the case for stepping o...

LEISURE

Super League would be an own goal for communities

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021

Football clubs are more than Saturday sports venues, says Heather Jameson. 'It is about partnersh...

TRANSFORMATION

A fresh start for the sector?

By Josh Bembridge | 14 April 2021

Josh Bembridge asks if, post-pandemic, the landscape has changed for future delivery of services ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A philosophy of complaints

By Nick Graham | 13 April 2021

Nick Graham looks at whether ‘honour cultures’ might teach us more effective methods of resolvin...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

From recovery to social repair – the role of community in post-disaster recovery

By Emily Morrison | 12 April 2021

In each community there are mechanisms, innovation and forms of support that must be listened to ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

How do we empower and support councillors?

By Paul O’Brien | 08 April 2021

With Super Thursday looming on May 6, Paul O'Brien argues that a radical system reset may be need...

SOLACE

The importance of data and networks in advancing racial equality

By Graeme McDonald | 30 March 2021

Over the last six months Graeme McDonald has been a commissioner on Tower Hamlets’ Black, Asian, ...

DIGITAL

Owning the local message

By Cormac Smith | 30 March 2021

It’s time to get back to the basics of good communication and make these skills more accessible t...

COMMUNITIES

How to promote community participation

By Ann McGauran | 30 March 2021

Ann McGauran reports from a FutureGov workshop on the best way to empower communities to get invo...

PUBLIC HEALTH

The need for a connected COVID-19 recovery  

By Neil O'Brien | 29 March 2021

MP Neil O’Brien OBE calls on central government to support local action to help those most at ris...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

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Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council