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POLITICS

New politics, new tensions

By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025

As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...

GOVERNANCE

Local government stays in limbo on standards

By Graeme McDonald | 28 August 2025

'Ethical leadership is not just a national concern – it is foundational to trust in local democra...

AI

Make AI a booster, not a blocker

By Vivek Behl | 22 August 2025

Without a co-ordinated approach to AI adoption, councils risk causing confusion and frustration r...

POLITICS

Kent reassurance after staff DOGE concerns

By Dan Peters | 22 August 2025

Reform-run Kent CC (KCC) has reassured employees that any decisions to share data with the party’...

GOVERNANCE

Glasgow overhauls firm over governance concerns

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2025

Glasgow City Council’s jointly-owned development firm has undergone a leadership overhaul followi...

HOUSING

On the long road to better social housing

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2025

Martin Ford examines the task at hand for local authorities as the RSH inspections uncover a sign...

GOVERNANCE

EXCLUSIVE: McMahon to meet Sheffield leaders about committee abolition

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025

Minister Jim McMahon has committed to meeting with Sheffield City Council’s political group leade...

PLACE-MAKING

Cities that measure what's easy will miss what's essential

By Nick Kemp | 28 July 2025

Cllr Nick Kemp explains how a city-level environmental, social and governance framework for Newca...

DEVOLUTION

Local government needs genuine devo

By Louise Gittins | 25 July 2025

The Local Government Association 'supports devolution where governance is local by default, with ...

GOVERNANCE

Warning against forced return to 'autocratic' cabinet system

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2025

Labour-led Sheffield City Council has warned against a forced return to the ‘autocratic, top-down...

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frederica-diamanta

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

£99,947 - £102,952

At Denbighshire County Council, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and even more excited about what’s ahead. Apply for this job

Denbighshire County Council

SEND Improvement Service Manager

£69,037.00, Grade 15

This is a broad and high-impact role spanning several key statutory and strategic services across education and inclusion. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council