Place is dead, long live Place!
PLACE-MAKING

Place is dead, long live Place!

By Stephen Moir | 30 June 2025

It’s time to embrace the opportunity of reform to really put place to the forefront of all that we do, argues Dr Stephen Moir.

REORGANISATION

Delivering innovative services and reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 30 April 2025

In an epoch-defining moment for local government, will reorganisation turbo charge innovation or ...

REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

People, purpose and power for a new era

By Rebecca Murphy | 03 April 2025

New partnership approaches are needed to tackle the challenges at the heart of local government, ...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Time for smooth moves and shared purpose

By Dr Catherine Howe | 19 March 2025

Mission-driven government is an opportunity for all of us to shift gears and focus creatively on ...

FINANCE

The risk of just rearranging those deckchairs

By Graeme McDonald | 22 January 2025

Graeme McDonald says that unless the sector comes together to argue for reform that truly changes...

DEVOLUTION

Two years to change the world

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

2025: A rush to deliver

By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025

Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

There shouldn't be a stitch-up by the Government

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 January 2025

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says far from seeking to sideline the ability of the electorate to enter t...

LEADERSHIP

Leadership into the next generation

By David Needham | 15 January 2025

David Needham assesses the many evolving leadership skills needed for a new era in public service...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Test and learn sites could catalyse deeper place-based reform

By Jessica Studdert | 17 December 2024

The four new test and learn sites in Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Essex make it clear the...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council