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LEADERSHIP
The burden of borrowed enthusiasm
By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026
Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is expected to be a leader, someone should pay attention to the emotional cost.’
SERVICE DELIVERY
Neighbourhood Guarantee: Can councils deliver the visible improvements residents want?
By Ben Page | 03 June 2026
Ben Page says the Government's Neighbourhood Guarantee focuses on the everyday services residents...
REORGANISATION
Turning reorganisation into real transformation
By Jess Browne | 02 June 2026
The councils that get most from local government reorganisation will be the ones that focus on th...
STEVE REED
Reed warns of sanctions over service standards
By Martin Ford | 21 May 2026
Local government secretary Steve Reed has warned of sanctions for councils that fail to meet new ...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Commercial culture is key to a successful LATCo
By Justin Galliford | 16 April 2026
Following the success of last month’s LATCo conference, Norse Group’s Justin Galliford explains h...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together
By Steve James | 14 April 2026
It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and co...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Local talent, local control, local savings
By Caroline Wheller | 09 April 2026
Caroline Wheller looks at the benefits of joint venture models in delivering services
REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibili...
APSE
It is local councils that remain the UK's fourth emergency service
By Mo Baines | 26 March 2026
Mo Baines says there are warnings that we may need to resort to rationing supplies to protect eme...
FINANCE
The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
By Cllr Claire Holland | 24 March 2026
Claire Holland says the overnight visitor levy must benefit London’s local services and help driv...
REORGANISATION
Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
By Maxine O'Mahony | 23 March 2026
LGR offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix what currently frustrates us in local govern...
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Senior Engineer / Transport Planner
£47,181 – £50,269
This role is a chance to build on the experience you have in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering Apply for this job
Service Director – Property and Business Support Services
£86,955 – £94,552 per annum
You’ll have a rare opportunity to influence how an entire council uses its assets Apply for this job
Commercial Project Manager
£54,495 - £56,288
The scale of growth and regeneration across the city means you’ll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects Apply for this job
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