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Recognition for local government in New Year Honours list 2026

By Martin Ford | 02 January 2026

Council chief executives, directors and members have all received recognition from the King in th...

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Chesterfield to name next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 16 December 2025

Christine Durrant is set to be named as Chesterfield BC’s next chief executive.

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Labour councillors elevated to House of Lords

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2025

A host of former and serving Labour councillors have received peerages.

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Spelthorne chief executive stands down

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2025

Spelthorne BC has announced chief executive Daniel Charles Mouawad is to step down.

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Croydon appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2025

Councillors at Croydon LBC have voted to appoint Elaine Jackson as chief executive on an interim ...

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UK's 'longest-serving' district chief retires

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2025

John Hill, who lays claim to being the longest-serving district council chief executive in the UK...

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Combined county authority names interim chief

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2025

Tom Walker has been appointed as interim chief executive of the Greater Essex Combined County Aut...

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Studdert departs New Local for No10

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2025

The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special advise...

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Warrington proposes tax hike above 5% cap

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2025

Warrington BC is proposing to raise council tax above the 5% referendum cap next year as it attem...

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Leicestershire to announce chief executive

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2025

Leicestershire CC is poised to appoint Jane Moore as its chief executive.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Highways Infrastructure Manager (16194)

£52413 - 58865 per year + Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term, Full Time role as Highway Infrastructure Manager... Apply for this job

Southampton City Council

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