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PEOPLE
Salford City Council appoints director of adult social care
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
Lee Calvert is set to join Salford City Council as its new director of adult social care.
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...
PEOPLE
Former local government minister Phil Woolas dies
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.
PEOPLE
New chief executive joins borough
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Andrew Donaldson has taken up the role of permanent chief executive at Halton BC this month.
FINANCE
Council spends £220k sending council tax bills first class
By William Eichler | 05 March 2026
Somerset Council has been forced to spend an extra £220,000 sending out council tax bills first c...
PEOPLE
Borough appoints chief operating officer
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk BC has appointed Emma Kavanagh as chief operating officer.
PEOPLE
Spelthorne announces interim chief
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as interim chief executive at Spelthorne BC.
PEOPLE
Buckinghamshire announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 26 February 2026
Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed the appointment of Zina Etheridge as its new chief executive.
PEOPLE
Lancashire CC appoints finance director
By Martin Ford | 18 February 2026
Gary Fielding is to join Lancashire CC as corporate director of finance
PEOPLE
Combined authorities announce chief executives
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026
Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.
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...
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- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
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Head of Regulation and Sustainability
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Executive Director – Finance & Resources
£108,222 plus £3,500 car allowance and generous benefits package
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Apply for this job
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- 'Well-run' council faces £80m budget gap
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