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Common sense Reform
POLICY AND POLITICS

Common sense Reform

By Paul Marinko | 03 July 2025

Reform UK is taking a measured approach to implementing change as the party takes charge of Durham Council, the authority’s new leader tells Paul Marinko.

LEADERSHIP

'It's time to act'

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2025

More than seven out of 10 women feel there is not enough of a gender balance at the most senior o...

POLITICS

Populism in power

By Sir Bob Neill | 13 May 2025

Having won office, Reform’s new councillors must now use it to improve residents’ lives, writes S...

LEADERSHIP

Breaking down the barriers

By Anj Popat | 11 February 2025

Anj Popat highlights a national initiative committed to upskilling mid-career professionals from ...

LEADERSHIP

Unlocking life chances in Lewisham

By Heather Jameson | 06 November 2024

Heather Jameson talks to Lewisham’s Mayor Brenda Dacres and chief executive Jennifer Daothong abo...

LEADERSHIP

Solace: We want our approach to fit local government now and in the future

By Graeme McDonald | 15 October 2024

As delegates get ready to attend this week's Solace Summit in Manchester, Graeme McDonald says th...

HR

Lifting the barriers

By Patrick McDermott | 15 October 2024

Do councils and those who lead them focus as keenly on the impact of the inaccessibility baked-in...

POLITICS

McMahon drops diversity scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024

The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...

WORKFORCE

Future Forum Midlands: Employment Rights Bill a 'ticking time bomb'

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Councils must begin preparing now for the Government’s planned legislation on workers’ rights, Th...

PLANNING

Inspectorate looks to scale back diversity publishing

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has begun a consultation on a proposal to stop publishing annual staff ...

COMMUNITIES

Plymouth's road to recovery

By Cllr Jemima Laing | 10 August 2024

Cllr Jemima Laing explains how Plymouth City Council worked with partners to respond to the wave ...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council