Devolution

By Dan Peters | 27 February 2025

Central government is open to a number of so-called doughnut unitaries, with some expanding to ma...

Connecting the dots across a new landscape

By Elle Dodd | 27 February 2025

Elle Dodd offers a vision of the collaborative relationships, partnerships and leadership needed ...

ELECTIONS

Mired in elections muddle

By Ian Miller | 26 February 2025

Ian Miller wonders if ministers were either confused by or kept in the dark about plans that, wit...

DEVOLUTION

MSAs from genesis to revelation

By Mark Rogers | 25 February 2025

Drawing on his leadership experiences, Mark Rogers offers insights to those gearing up for launch...

DEVOLUTION

Swindon eyes Thames Valley link up

By Joe Lepper | 25 February 2025

Swindon BC is leaning towards joining a Thames Valley mayoral devolution deal despite opposition ...

DEVOLUTION

Want devo? Why not rework Whitehall, too...

By Evie John | 25 February 2025

It’s only by reimagining all forms of government that we can expand on the transformation hinted ...

LEADERSHIP

For the long-haul

By Piali Das Gupta | 25 February 2025

Piali Das Gupta dispenses some advice on how to achieve long-term change while managing short-ter...

POVERTY

Poverty: Rebuilding trust

By Vic Harper | 24 February 2025

Vic Harper argues that with many people on the financial brink, local government stands out as a...

ELECTIONS

Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...

REORGANISATION

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...

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Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service