How to make leadership radical, capable and agile
LGA CONFERENCE

How to make leadership radical, capable and agile

By Kim Wright | 25 June 2025

With the LGA Conference on 1-3 July imminent, Kim Wright – who will speak at the event – says investing in the best local government leaders is a necessity and Solace will not stand idly by in the ...

REORGANISATION

Now for the fair funding fireworks

By Michael Burton | 25 June 2025

The Government has finally grasped the nettle of fair funding by producing a controversial draft ...

COUNCIL TAX

Sale delay after tax premium change

By Neil Merrick | 12 June 2025

Properties are taking much longer to sell in areas with a large number of second homes as local a...

LGA

Councils' watershed moment

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2025

Next week’s Spending Review will have huge implications for the future finances of local governme...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Frame the problem to design the solution

By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025

Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to...

HOUSING

New planning powers for councils

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

A shared definition of 'neighbourhoods' is important

By Jessica Studdert | 08 May 2025

Jessica Studdert says that for real impact at a hyperlocal level, neighbourhoods need to be consi...

COMMUNITIES

Community duty mooted

By EXCLUSIVE by Joe Lepper | 01 May 2025

The Government is looking to hand all councils an extra duty to involve community groups in their...

FINANCE

Call for SEND deficit assurance

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The freshly-appointed president of the Society of County Treasurers has called on the Government ...

HOUSING

Stepping up to the housing challenge

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2025

With the Government intent on ramping up housebuilding figures, the delivery of accompanying infr...

DEVOLUTION

English Devolution: Where is it at?

By Paul McDermott | 15 April 2025

Amardeep Gill and Paul McDermott look at what lies ahead for the six Devolution Priority Programm...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing