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LIBRARIES

175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

By Isobel Hunter | 09 October 2025

This year marks 175 years of the Public Libraries Act. Isobel Hunter says that while we celebrate...

REORGANISATION

Our residents want us to get the basics right

By Sheila Oxtoby | 09 October 2025

Reorganisation proposals have gone in to the MHCLG, but residents want a focus on basic service d...

HOUSING

Lambeth housing supply squeeze

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2025

Lambeth LBC faces a squeeze on its supply of housing due to Right to Buy (RtB) changes, officers ...

LABOUR PARTY

Labour looks local

By Cllr Bev Craig | 26 September 2025

As Labour delegates prepare to head to the party conference in Liverpool, Cllr Bev Craig outlines...

SOCIAL CARE

AI and tech – the evolution of care

By Simon Guerrier | 22 September 2025

Simon Guerrier examines what AI and technology-enabled care are, the benefits they can bring, the...

SAFEGUARDING

Red flags and boiling frogs: a damning picture that the National Youth Strategy must fix

By Leigh Middleton | 22 September 2025

With the Government's National Youth Strategy due to be published, Leigh Middleton warns that wit...

REORGANISATION

Essex claims three unitary reorganisation would best tackle debt crisis

By Paul Marinko | 09 September 2025

Essex CC’s leadership has claimed its favoured three unitary model of reorganisation would best m...

DEVOLUTION

Eyes on the prize

By Piali Das Gupta | 08 September 2025

Devolution and reorganisation should go hand-in-hand to achieve the best results, writes Piali Da...

SEND

It's extremely unlikely that SEND transportation is a root cause of unsustainable spending

By Jonathan Holden | 04 September 2025

Claims about free taxis for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) being ‘...

HOMELESSNESS

After the 'asylum hotels' injunction

By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2025

As the pressures facing local authorities in housing vulnerable people are brought to life in the...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance Business Partnering

£67,083 - £73,442 per annum (£73,443 - £87,483 Gateway Range)

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking an experienced and inspiring finance leader Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Director of Property & Major Programmes

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Shape the future of Redbridge’s estate – and leave your mark. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Director of Commercial

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Shape the Future of Commercial Excellence in Redbridge Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance Business Partnering

£67,083 - £73,442 per annum (£73,443 - £87,483 Gateway Range)

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking an experienced and inspiring finance leader Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Director of Property & Major Programmes

from £113,868 to £123,852

Shape the future of Redbridge’s estate – and leave your mark. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Director of Commercial

from £113,868 to £123,852

Shape the Future of Commercial Excellence in Redbridge Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council