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WORKFORCE

Is there a gorilla in our midst?

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025

Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...

DEVOLUTION

Mayor warns of creating 'behemoths'

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2025

A mayor has warned of creating local government ‘behemoths’ overburdened with responsibilities.

REORGANISATION

Norwich launches city unitary bid

By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2025

Norwich City councillors have voted unanimously in favour of pursuing unitary status as part of p...

DEVOLUTION

Two years to change the world

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

2025: A rush to deliver

By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025

Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...

REORGANISATION

Mapping local government reorganisation

By Ben Pykett | 22 January 2025

Katie Johnston and Ben Pykett consider the balancing act of local government reorganisation, and ...

AI

Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI

By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025

Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...

DEVOLUTION

The makings of a fascinating year

By By Abdool Kara | 17 January 2025

Abdool Kara looks to the year ahead as 2024 closed with a flurry of government actions for the se...

HR

HR must prepare for devolution discussions today

By Pam Parkes | 16 January 2025

HR must start planning to ensure it has the strategic OD and workforce capacity to deliver devolu...

REORGANISATION

Ministry confirms 18 councils seeking election postponement

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

The Government has officially revealed that it has received requests to postpone elections this y...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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Cambridge City Council

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