Forging the future
SERVICE DELIVERY

Forging the future

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2025

With the sector in crisis and the need for radical change, fundamental questions are being asked about what local government is for. Martin Ford reports.

WHITEHALL

Helping folk stay afloat

By Chris Naylor | 25 June 2024

Chris Naylor says his intuitively simple vision is for a neighbourhood-based preventative state –...

WHITEHALL

Service cuts likely, think-tank warns

By Ellie Ames | 21 June 2024

Councils could be forced to cut back service provision if cost and demand pressures continue to g...

FINANCE

Removing the local barriers that stop older people from flourishing

By Natalie Turner | 20 June 2024

In the context of councils’ need to make cost savings, Natalie Turner looks at how local authorit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A Faer Point

By Martin Tucker | 15 May 2024

There are fewer levers for council leaders to pull in their areas. Visible services are reduced a...

DATA

The time for answers

By Cllr Shaun Davies | 07 May 2024

Last week, The Times used Oflog data to produce league tables, realising local government’s fears...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Let's have a real conversation about money

By Rachael Shimmin | 07 May 2024

We need a serious, grown-up conversation about what kind of state we want, what kind of state we ...

SERVICE DELIVERY

Jon Snow you know nothing

By Blair McPherson | 12 April 2024

Blair McPherson explains how his bid to explain the daunting complexities of how local government...

HEALTH

Clear and present danger

By Derek Allen | 03 April 2024

Public protection services have enormous benefits for communities – but they are in crisis. Derek...

TRANSFORMATION

A duck by any other name?

By Anthony Noun | 02 April 2024

‘Co-production’ has been one of the big buzzwords in public services for several years – but how ...

FINANCE

Reimagining council operations: Hunt vs. Logic

By Claire Agutter | 25 March 2024

Claire Agutter says councils can navigate financial challenges by adopting robust strategic plann...

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Director of Housing

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Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first. Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Director of Housing

Up to £103,966

Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first. Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council