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FINANCE
Guiding your workforce out of its comfort zone
By Ben Rowland | 11 September 2023
Paul Martin and Ben Rowland look at how to create the right balance of conditions within councils...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Is in-house best for innovation
By John Tizard | 11 September 2023
The sector should not fall for the idea that local authority trading companies are more innovativ...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Six ways to lead people in a changing political environment
By Gordon McFarlane | 11 September 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out an approach to help council workforces build the skills needed to navig...
OFSTED
Swindon children's services 'inadequate'
By Martin Ford | 11 September 2023
Swindon BC’s children’s services have been judged inadequate by Ofsted.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Councils spend £2bn on agency staff
By Ellie Ames | 11 September 2023
At least £2.1bn was spent on agency staff by councils across the UK last year, according to analy...
INNOVATION
Collaboration: a look at the flipside
By Greg Hayes | 06 September 2023
To foster the innovation required, leaders must strike the right balance between collaboration an...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Work's a beach
05 September 2023
Hundreds of council officers have been allowed work remotely from abroad, according to the TaxPay...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Are your flexible working policies fair?
By Natasha Hilton-Keane | 05 September 2023
Chief executives want people back in the office, but that brings challenges to the modern workfor...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Working to help children's services in Essex grow
By Helen Lincoln | 04 September 2023
Essex CC has achieved a second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for children’s social care...
FINANCE
Thurrock in U-turn over pay rise
By Martin Ford | 31 August 2023
Councillors at debt-ridden Thurrock Council have been forced into a U-turn after refusing to sanc...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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