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PERFORMANCE

From outputs to outcomes

By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026

Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...

CYBER SECURITY

Councils targeted by pro-Russia hackers

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2026

Councils have been warned that they have become prime targets for Russian hackers.

FINANCE

Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...

POVERTY

Moving closer to provision everywhere that genuinely prevents child poverty

By Jon Rowney | 18 December 2025

Jon Rowney says that while the difference the Budget will make in terms of scrapping the two-chil...

SERVICE DELIVERY

Designing public services that work

By Ravi Gurumurthy | 16 December 2025

Increasing take-up and participation is not always easy, but progress can often be made quickly, ...

PROCUREMENT

Creating winning Partnerships with the sector

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2025

Introducing Assure3C, a new structured process for strategically managing service contracts.

PROCUREMENT

Good Contract Management: The Foundation for Economic Growth and Value

By Rekha Thawrani | 04 December 2025

Good contract management is fundamental to place-shaping, enabling local authorities to deliver t...

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...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum Midlands: Reorganisation should prize services over structures

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2025

Councils preparing for reorganisation have been urged to focus on delivering better services for ...

POLITICS

Total Place: The next generation

By Heather Jameson | 09 July 2025

The Government is exploring how it can build on the legacy of Total Place by testing the pooling ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Director of Law and Governance

Up to £150,000

Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job

Southwark Council

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