Title
UNIONS
The lost art of union relations
By Pam Parkes | 13 August 2025
Working with unions has changed. For councils to thrive through the coming changes, they will nee...
LEGISLATION
Unite hits out at Labour over fire and rehire threat
By Heather Jameson | 09 July 2025
Birmingham bin strike union Unite has hit out at Labour after it became clear an amendment to emp...
LEADERSHIP
The truth about real leadership
By Pam Parkes | 09 July 2025
Meeting today’s challenges demands the same ambitious civic leadership as the last great age of m...
HR
Job applications rise amid four-day working week trial
By William Eichler | 04 July 2025
The number of applications for jobs rose by more than 120% since South Cambridgeshire DC started ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Tameside rejects shortlisted candidates to replace Stewart
By Emily Twinch | 24 June 2025
Crisis-hit Tameside MBC has decided not to proceed with any of the applicants it had shortlisted ...
LEADERSHIP
What to expect from the three types of chief executives
By Blair McPherson | 03 June 2025
Former council director Blair McPherson explains the three types of chief executives – turnaround...
HR
From reorganisation to recovery
By Juliette Alban-Metcalfe | 02 June 2025
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe and Leatham Green look at how to navigate the emotional fallout of local ...
LEADERSHIP
Thriving through inclusion
By Pam Parkes | 21 May 2025
Pam Parkes sets out why inclusion marks the road to excellence.
HR
No time to be lost
By Stephen Baker | 16 May 2025
Stephen Baker reflects on what councils can do now to prepare their workforces for transition to ...
WORKFORCE
Finding the best at all ages
By John Kiernan | 01 May 2025
John Kiernan says 35 local authorities are already committed to being Age Friendly Employers, and...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
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Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
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Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
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