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Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
PERFORMANCE

Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol

By Nick Hibberd | 09 April 2026

Bristol’s Corporate Peer Challenge recognised a deeply embedded culture of activism, diversity and civic participation, but challenged the city to be bolder on where it must go further, says Nick H...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.

RECRUITMENT

Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief

By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026

Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...

INTERVENTION

Reed steps up Tower Hamlets intervention

By Joe Lepper | 20 January 2026

The Government is stepping up its intervention in the running of Tower Hamlets LBC amid fresh dou...

FINANCE

Shropshire 'a hair's breadth' from s114

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2025

Shropshire Council will have to rely on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to stave off a sectio...

IMPROVEMENT

A mirror to success

By Mark Smith | 20 May 2025

The peer review process shows that Chippenham Town Council should be confident about what it achi...

GOVERNANCE

Concern over 'procrastination culture' at Southampton

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025

A ‘procrastination culture’ is holding back progress at Southampton City Council, a new report ha...

PERFORMANCE

St Helens peer challenge expected to conclude council has 'transformed'

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2025

St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge is expected to conclude the council has been ‘transforme...

FINANCE

Council finance system 'not fit for purpose', MPs told

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2025

The system for turning around councils in financial distress is ‘not fit for purpose’ councillors...

LEADERSHIP

Our land of great opportunities

By Dr Helen Paterson | 11 March 2025

Northumberland CC has focused on doing the basics well before going on to embed and refine the pr...

PEER REVIEW

Test Valley praised for community approach and political collaboration

By Paul Marinko | 12 February 2025

Test Valley BC has received a glowing peer review which commended its community-first approach an...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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