BUSINESS

Social innovation as a strategic tool for local government leaders

By John Rene Keller Lauritzen | 30 September 2015

John René Keller Lauritzen argues that councils must be both brave and open, and the only way to ...

WHITEHALL

Creating a smarter state

By Robert Pollock | 30 September 2015

Robert Pollock describes how innovation and collaboration will improve service delivery in the lo...

BUSINESS

How will local government look in the next five years?

By Michael Burton | 16 September 2015

Despite major change in the sector, in-house staff skills remain an obstacle to transformation ac...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

People and politicians come together to talk devolution

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 September 2015

The Electoral Reform Society has announced it will hold two ‘citizen’s assemblies’ to allow peopl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Look at the nuts and bolts

By Alex Thomson | 10 September 2015

Local authorities should look at the nuts and bolts of implementing projects, writes Alex Thomson.

FINANCE

Every penny counts

By Adele Taylor | 10 September 2015

As the old saying goes: ‘Every penny counts’ and in times of austerity, that is very true, writes...

HEALTH

Councils submit bids as Devolution Day arrives

By Dan Peters | 04 September 2015

Councils around the country have submitted devolution bids to meet the Treasury’s deadline.

WHITEHALL

An issue of control

By Mark Whitehead | 03 September 2015

Education is being prised out of the hands of local authorities, but it may have gone too far, sa...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Council invests £600k to improve children's services

By Mark Whitehead | 01 September 2015

West Berkshire Council is investing £600,000 in new staff and extra training as part of a plan to...

FINANCE

Provision must be local

By Adam Fineberg | 18 August 2015

Adam Fineberg argues the case for local authorities being the chief source of local public expend...

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Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

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West Lindsey District Council is at a pivotal moment in its journey. Apply for this job

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Asbestos Delivery Manager

£61,980 - £65,478

Royal Greenwich is a borough known for its modern, high-quality services, and vibrant, diverse communities Apply for this job

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