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Is public service delivery really dead?
IMPROVEMENT

Is public service delivery really dead?

By Ben Page | 22 July 2026

Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shaped much more by how services are experienced, communicated and perceived, writes Ben Page.

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership

By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026

Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...

SIGOMA

New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter

By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026

The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Norfolk's vision pays off for children

By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026

Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...

SEND

Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026

The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Developing strong local partnerships is critical if the Department of Education is to achieve its objectives

By Emma Willson | 08 June 2026

Effective partnerships, clear accountability and stronger evidence are essential if central and l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils question financial sustainability and timescales of SEND reforms

By Joe Lepper | 05 June 2026

Councils have raised a raft of concerns around the Government’s plans to overhaul the special edu...

EMPLOYMENT

Finding a NEET solution

By Tom Stannard | 02 June 2026

The interim report of the Milburn Review revealed the stark reality of youth unemployment. Tom St...

LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

Looking out for the local

By Paul Marinko | 27 May 2026

Helping the Local Councils Network’s members and officers to manage the disruption of moving to a...

SIGOMA

Mapping the road ahead

By Chris Cooke | 26 May 2026

Mayor of Middlesbrough Chris Cooke says that at a time of political change, SIGOMA’s role as a co...

POLICY AND POLITICS

MPs told ICB restructuring has been a 'fiasco'

By Lee Peart | 21 May 2026

MPs have been told this morning that the reorganisation of Integrated Care Boards (ICB) has been ...

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frederica-diamanta

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)

Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724

At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Senior Project Manager

£50,269 - £53,460

You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Team Manager - Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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