WHITEHALL

Computer glitch held back local contact tracing

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2021

Software error in the national system has delayed councils in tracing hundreds of potential COVID...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Community resilience: preventing the breakdown

By Ann McGauran | 19 May 2021

Governments must change the post-pandemic narrative to avoid community breakdown, says a public h...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Council leader warns of local lockdown 'unrest'

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2021

The leader of Bolton MBC has warned of the possible consequences should local lockdowns return.

HEALTH

Can the centre learn the lessons of lockdown in time?

By Heather Jameson | 19 May 2021

Despite the Prime Minister’s latest protestations that we are right on track for the roadmap, the...

WHITEHALL

Call for 'surge vaccine supplies' as Indian variant spreads

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2021

Local public health experts have asked the Government for ‘surge vaccine supplies’ amid anxiety o...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Local elections 2021: The system creaked in the face of the number of polls

By Peter Stanyon | 11 May 2021

There were a variety of problems both ahead of and during polling day, says Peter Stanyon.

HEALTH

Call for tax hike to fund social care

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2021

A commission led by The Lancet and London School of Economics has argued for a 1p increase to inc...

HEALTH

Creating a shared city for all

By Liz Gaulton | 05 May 2021

Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021 and a Marmot City. Martin Reeves and Liz Gaulton explain how ...

FINANCE

Treasury to look at public health spending

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021

Councils are facing increased scrutiny from central government over their use of public health fu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Should you track your staff's COVID testing and vaccination status?

By Marta Kalas | 19 April 2021

Testing and vaccination status are sensitive topics, says Marta Kalas. She recommends starting an...

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frederica-diamanta

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Assistant Director of Waste Management and Public Space

£95,399 to £106,008

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council

Director of Public Health

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The Public Health department is at the heart of the council’s business. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich