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LEADERSHIP

Transforming councils' culture: The strength of a story

By Lucy Trueman | 13 February 2026

Lucy Trueman offers insights into the transformative power of storytelling and language in local ...

HR

Council appeals tribunal verdict

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026

City of York Council has submitted a formal appeal after an employment tribunal ordered the autho...

FINANCE

Councils' unaudited accounts remain 'a cautionary tale', NAO chief will say

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2026

Backlogs of unaudited accounts mean English local government ‘remains a cautionary tale’, the hea...

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

WORKFORCE

Why we need to support local leaders

By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026

Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to review restructure as chief takes leave of absence

By By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to commission an ‘independent external review’ of its r...

LEGAL

Love your lawyers

By Heather Jameson | 04 February 2026

In an increasingly complex world, the role of a monitoring officer is tough. It can be isolating...

LEADERSHIP

Why chiefs need a framework

By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026

There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...

APSE

Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils

By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026

With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...

LEADERSHIP

Tightening your life jacket

By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026

Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.

frederica-diamanta

Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £118,000

The Hampshire & Solent Combined County Authority is being established at pace, bringing together a uniquely complex geography and economy. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Executive Director of Finance (Section 73 Officer)

Up to £150,000

As our first Executive Director of Finance and statutory Section 73 Officer, you will build the financial architecture that makes this possible. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Managing Director

circa £140,000

The continued success of South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is rooted in our shared commitment. Apply for this job

South London Legal Partnership

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £118,000

The Hampshire & Solent Combined County Authority is being established at pace, bringing together a uniquely complex geography and economy. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Executive Director of Finance (Section 73 Officer)

Up to £150,000

As our first Executive Director of Finance and statutory Section 73 Officer, you will build the financial architecture that makes this possible. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Managing Director

circa £140,000

The continued success of South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is rooted in our shared commitment. Apply for this job

South London Legal Partnership

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