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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Regional working is here to stay
By John Copps | 11 December 2023
John Copps says regional working in children’s services can no longer be something that can be se...
LEGISLATION
Is it time to consider AI legislation?
By Sandip Patel KC | 04 December 2023
Watching the development of the EU AI Act could provide local authorities unsure about the use of...
WHITEHALL
Committee calls for Government action on council debt chasing
By Martin Ford | 01 December 2023
Councils have been found to use ‘heavy-handed’ tactics to chase council tax debts, according to a...
LEGISLATION
Navigating procurement reform
By Raoul Robinson | 20 November 2023
Raoul Robinson offers a guide to the new procurement regime, setting out key updates and unveilin...
HEALTH
The way ahead for awarding health service contracts
By Mary Mundy | 20 November 2023
The Provider Selection Regime will lead to more transparency in the award of health service contr...
WHITEHALL
Housing minister among casualties of Sunak reshuffle
By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2023
The UK will have its 16th housing minister in 12 years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sweepin...
PLANNING
Ensuring a plan comes together
By Justin Griggs | 13 November 2023
A genuine working partnership between central and local government is vital to the success of loc...
LEGISLATION
Watchdog warning over elections
By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023
It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...
WHITEHALL
Gove's pay plan dismissed as 'unnecessary gimmick'
By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2023
Communities secretary Michael Gove’s embryonic plan to require full councils to approve top salar...
WHITEHALL
King's Speech light on local government solutions
By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023
The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...
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£106,554 - £116,305
Help shape the future of one of England’s largest unitary councils. Apply for this job
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
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