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HOUSING
Basildon hit with lowest possible social housing grade
By William Eichler | 15 April 2026
Basildon BC has been awarded the lowest possible social housing grade after an inspection uncovered very serious failings in how the council manages its stock.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to recruit interim chief
By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2026
The Local Government Association has launched the search for an interim chief executive as curren...
IMPROVEMENT
London borough urged to shout about achievements
By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026
A London borough has been told the shout more loudly about its achievements and prospects so as t...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026
Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk C...
MANAGEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: Lambeth service redesign after senior restructure
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026
Lambeth LBC is embarking of a ‘service redesign across the whole organisation’.
LEADERSHIP
Guarding against optimism bias
By Blair McPherson | 20 January 2026
Senior managers are expected to be positive about their organisations, but it is the job of leade...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...
UNIONS
Union strike to hit Leeds
By Dan Peters | 08 January 2026
Union Unite members who work with people with additional needs are walking out over claims counci...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Staff left reeling after LGA restructure plans
By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2026
Local Government Association (LGA) staff face pay cuts of up to £30,000 under modernisation plans.
INTERVENTION
Council at risk of MHCLG intervention backs urgent reforms
By William Eichler | 21 November 2025
Isle of Wight Council has backed urgent reforms after an independent report warned it risked Gove...
WORKFORCE
Acting chief gets permanent role
By Dan Peters | 06 November 2025
Havant BC’s acting chief executive Matt Goodwin will start in the role permanently on Monday foll...
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As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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