Title
SOLACE
Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction
By Graeme McDonald | 28 May 2026
Graeme McDonald says council officers should give honest, sometimes uncomfortable, professional advice – 'but also recognise that elected members are there to set direction, reflecting the choices ...
GOVERNANCE
Supporting local leaders after a tumultuous election
By Sean Harriss | 27 May 2026
Sean Harriss looks at how senior council officers can best support an influx of thousands of newl...
REORGANISATION
MHCLG's questions about structural change orders threaten relationships in Gloucestershire
By Kathy O'Leary | 27 May 2026
Kathy O'Leary says the strong relationships between the seven councils in Gloucestershire will be...
GOVERNANCE
Managing councils without a majority
By Colin Mellors | 27 May 2026
Officials in councils with no overall political control will need to use high levels of political...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Three ways to help opposition councillors play their role effectively
By Piali Das Gupta | 27 May 2026
The importance of opposition councillors should not be underestimated, writes Piali Das Gupta. He...
ASYLUM
Senior councillor calls for local veto on asylum placements
By Paul Marinko | 26 May 2026
Breckland DC’s leader has called for a council veto on local asylum placements as tensions grow i...
APSE
We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes
By Mo Baines | 22 May 2026
Mo Baines says it is crucial 'in those early weeks and months, that new councillor pathways are c...
COUNCILLORS
New faces, same challenges
By Adele Gritten | 21 May 2026
Partnerships will be key to turning priorities into progress for new council administrations, wri...
POLITICS
Rainbow coalitions form as more councils fall under NOC
By Ann McGauran | 20 May 2026
Attempts are being made to form rainbow coalitions around the country after more councils ended u...
REORGANISATION
Suffolk Reform leadership follows Essex with LGR legal challenge
By Paul Marinko | 15 May 2026
Suffolk CC’s new Reform UK leadership has followed Essex CC is announcing plans for legal action ...
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£149,000 – £175,000
This is a defi ning leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2945e
£51,356 - £52,413 (plus an additional market factor supplement of £7,842)
Are you looking for a role that offers more than just career progression? Apply for this job
Director of Quality and Safeguarding
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Trafford is a borough with ambition at its heart. Apply for this job
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