Title
LEADERSHIP
Local councils' three-boss problem
By Blair McPherson | 17 September 2026
Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives maintain political neutrality and organisational cl...
HOUSING
Making missions reality: discussion to delivery
By Adele Gritten | 16 September 2026
Now is the time for the Government to turn rhetoric into action, writes Adele Gritten
POLICY AND POLITICS
LCN call for ideas
By Dan Peters | 16 September 2026
The Local Councils Network (LCN) has called for ‘practical, evidence-based’ proposals to present ...
DEVOLUTION
Greater devolution will demand leadership, accountability and purposeful action
By Jon Rowney | 16 September 2026
Rewiring the State offers local government an opportunity to reshape power, services and outcomes...
LEADERSHIP
Future Forum Midlands: Council chiefs should only make an external case for cash
By Ann McGauran | 09 September 2026
Local authority chiefs need to make the case for more resources externally rather than within the...
REORGANISATION
Knowing when to widen the lens
By Sophie Thornton | 09 September 2026
Sophie Thornton says Surrey’s LGR experience highlights the importance of early preparation, coll...
TRANSFORMATION
EXCLUSIVE: Croydon concerns over transformation
By Dan Peters | 08 September 2026
Croydon LBC’s corporate management team and commissioners have privately expressed concerns about...
LEADERSHIP
Time to think; space to lead
By Nicola Monk | 03 September 2026
Nicola Monk introduces the Local Government Executive Leadership Programme.
REORGANISATION
What local leadership needs to thrive
By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026
Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...
LEADERSHIP
When pragmatism becomes an excuse for bad leadership
By Blair McPherson | 21 August 2026
Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives can distinguish necessary tough decisions from lead...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation door open for 2028
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Riordan: My love for sector won't stop me telling local government if it needs to change
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation door open for 2028
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Riordan: My love for sector won't stop me telling local government if it needs to change
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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