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DEVOLUTION

Whatever the structure, residents remain the same

By Heather Jameson | 25 September 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'Councils are scrambling to act before Government imposes financial restric...

REORGANISATION

Norwich backs three unitary plan as county and South Norfolk break rank with separate proposals

By Izzy Lepone | 25 September 2025

Norwich City Council has backed proposals for three unitary councils in Norfolk as the county’s a...

REORGANISATION

Move to transfer Surrey assets ahead of reorganisation

By By Paul Marinko | 25 September 2025

Surrey districts are moving to transfer community assets to parish councils and community groups ...

REORGANISATION

Waste today, place tomorrow

By Hattie Parke | 25 September 2025

Hattie Parke introduces Local Partnerships' toolkit, Navigating Waste and Resource Services throu...

REORGANISATION

West Sussex backs single unitary model

By William Eichler | 24 September 2025

West Sussex County Council has chosen a single unitary authority covering the entire county as it...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation threat to district services

By Neil Merrick | 23 September 2025

Services provided by district councils must not become an early casualty of local government reor...

POLICY AND POLITICS

After the reshuffle: ensuring the LGA's voice continues to be heard

By Louise Gittins | 23 September 2025

The LGA is engaging with the new ministerial team and with parliament to help shape reforms aroun...

REORGANISATION

Where will our talent go?

By Pam Parkes | 22 September 2025

Pam Parkes explains how to make reorganisation a reason for talented people to stay and new staff...

DEVOLUTION

There's no time to lose

By Stephen Baker | 22 September 2025

As councils in the Devolution Priority Programme submit their full reorganisation proposals, Step...

TRANSFORMATION

The relationship between the centre and local councils has to be earned.

By Mo Baines | 19 September 2025

A panel session at APSE's recent annual conference highlighted that the sector faces constraints...

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Essex County Council

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council