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Renewed intent for governance
GOVERNANCE

Renewed intent for governance

By Jonathan Werran | 01 July 2026

Localis and the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny are set to launch a new programme to revisit and update their cornerstone 2021 governance risk and resilience framework. Mel Stevens and Jonathan ...

AI

Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...

FINANCE

The role of internal audit for councils under pressure

By Diana Melville | 16 June 2026

Diana Melville says financial pressure exposes weaknesses in governance, control and capacity, an...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Community resilience, civil defence and the leadership challenge for councils

By Stephen Moir | 05 June 2026

Civil resilience cannot be left solely to emergency planners, says Stephen Moir. Local government...

PERFORMANCE

The little button quietly saving UK councils from a thousand complaint emails

28 May 2026

On a Wednesday morning in February, a mother somewhere in the north of England sat down to apply ...

SOCIAL CARE

Southport: Knee-jerk legislation may overwhelm the system

By Heather Jameson | 23 April 2026

The lessons of Southport need to be learned, says Heather Jameson. 'But there is no lack of legis...

REORGANISATION

The amount of local reform requires clear vision and better alignment

By Susan Parsonage | 16 April 2026

Susan Parsonage says the scale of reforms to councils, Integrated Care Boards and the police call...

HOUSING

Basildon hit with lowest possible social housing grade

By William Eichler | 15 April 2026

Basildon BC has been awarded the lowest possible social housing grade after an inspection uncover...

LATCOS

ODS: Balancing operational efficiency with a commitment to communities

By Simon Howick | 08 April 2026

The future of local government service delivery will depend on organisations that can combine com...

FINANCE

LGPS performing well, pension advisers say

By Neil Merrick | 07 April 2026

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is performing well and managing risk responsibly durin...

REORGANISATION

Disentangling Woking's knots

By Heather Jameson | 01 April 2026

Sent in to stabilise debt-ridden Woking BC, Richard Carr tells Heather Jameson he’s determined to...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager – Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Assistant Director of Legal and Governance

£109,418 pa

Lead Governance. Shape Decisions. Make a Difference for South Tyneside. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Executive Director - Growth

£143,662 per annum

We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Executive Director of Growth to join us as Warrington Apply for this job

Warrington Borough Council

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