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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Basildon – back in business

By Gavin Callaghan | 20 May 2020

Now is the time for a total reimagining of Basildon’s town centre, says Cllr Gavin Callaghan – an...

FINANCE

Our first responsibility is to be a good ancestor

By Tony Kirkham | 20 May 2020

We need to stand shoulder to shoulder with Government and trust that the original commitment to e...

HEALTH

The transformative power of collaboration in a crisis

By Gavin Jones | 20 May 2020

Bickering, arguments and tribalism were swept away when the COVID-19 emergency struck Essex, with...

FINANCE

Road to disaster?

By Judith Blake | 20 May 2020

With a huge proportion of income vanishing almost overnight, there is the very real possibility t...

LEGAL

Why localism is needed for behaviour change

By Dan Corry | 20 May 2020

Councils can be key – as can local community groups and charities – in setting social norms that ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Superstars delivering in the face of adversity

By Kirsty Larkins | 20 May 2020

When the pandemic hit, South Somerset DC quickly decided to redeploy staff in changed or closed s...

EDUCATION

Ministers under pressure over school opening

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2020

Ministers are under increasing pressure to rethink its plans to open schools on 1 June after more...

PUBLIC HEALTH

2020 could be the year councils start to roar

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2020

As the rest of the country suffers lockdown fatigue, local government has also had enough and it ...

WHITEHALL

Level up, bounce back - wise up

By Sarah Longlands | 19 May 2020

Our recovery will be even slower, more difficult and unequal if it depends on waiting for Whiteha...

BUSINESS RATES

Difficult questions lie ahead for Government and the sector

By Graeme McDonald | 19 May 2020

Graeme McDonald says we have some important decisions to make and a challenging new future to pla...

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council