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A problem or a symptom?
LEADERSHIP

A problem or a symptom?

By Anonymous | 24 June 2026

Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about leadership culture, accountability, authority and organisational effectiveness, say an anonymous gr...

LEADERSHIP

Leading through change

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026

Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...

ELECTIONS

Coming to terms with political balance

By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026

Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Norfolk's vision pays off for children

By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026

Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Moving on up with Manchesterism

By Ben Lucas | 22 June 2026

Ben Lucas explains how the Manchester economic growth model works and says it is here to stay aft...

LEADERSHIP

Leadership in a changing political landscape

By Sandra Farquharson | 22 June 2026

After political change, effective senior officers invest in new officer-member relationships, bui...

RECRUITMENT

The leadership promotion trap

By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026

Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...

PROCUREMENT

The social value 'black hole': ensuring the evidence follows the public sector promise

By Steve Butterworth | 17 June 2026

If we want social value to carry the weight it now commands in procurement, we must design for de...

REGENERATION

Don't freeze regen after the elections

By Sir Michael Lyons | 17 June 2026

If we want regeneration to deliver at scale, momentum cannot pause every time leadership changes,...

FINANCE

The role of internal audit for councils under pressure

By Diana Melville | 16 June 2026

Diana Melville says financial pressure exposes weaknesses in governance, control and capacity, an...

PEOPLE

McCay appointed ADPH chief executive

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Psychiatrist Layla McCay has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Director...

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Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance

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North Yorkshire Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance

£69,228 - £78,018

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

£89,037 - £92,538

This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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