Productivity

By Chris Naylor | 25 June 2024

Chris Naylor says his intuitively simple vision is for a neighbourhood-based preventative state –...

COUNCIL TAX

Highlighting the barriers to productivity

By Tracy Bingham | 18 June 2024

With productivity plans being finalised in councils country-wide, Tracy Bingham says she is 'look...

HEALTH

Lessons for Labour from the economic frontline

By Liz Zeidler | 18 June 2024

Liz Zeidler looks at what regional mayors can teach the incoming government about creating a thri...

HEALTH

Removing poverty's toll on health

By Greg Fell | 11 June 2024

As well as tackling the current poverty crisis, the next government must take a long-term, preven...

REORGANISATION

Pondering productivity

By Ian Miller | 11 June 2024

When councils are being asked to finalise productivity plans, the sight of a Royal Mail employee ...

So good he sent it twice

04 June 2024

Ministers have demanded councils improve their productivity but Diary wonders whether the Departm...

WHITEHALL

Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

INNOVATION

Reform required to unleash preventative approach, says report

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2024

Central government reforms are needed to help innovation in preventative services at a local leve...

COUNCILLORS

Give us space

20 May 2024

If there is to be a new Total Place, or interest in using combined authorities as mechanisms of c...

WHITEHALL

Time for a cross-government framework for place-based collaboration

By Jessica Studdert | 13 May 2024

Revisiting Total Place principles would offer a strong foundation for a wider shift across the pu...

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Director of Finance and Property Services

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Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council