Title
SOCIAL CARE
People-powered commissioning
By Austin Macauley | 22 January 2026
With support from IMPOWER, City of Wolverhampton Council has introduced a new approach to commiss...
FINANCE
CIPFA: Councils' demand and deficit risks deepen
By Ann McGauran | 20 January 2026
Councils are holding higher debt levels and lower usable reserves, leaving the system more levera...
AI
Shaping standards for public sector AI
By Viviana Bastidas | 15 January 2026
Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...
SOCIAL CARE
Tips for the residential care top-ups
By Lisa Morgan | 14 January 2026
As care costs continue to increase, local authorities must ensure their top-up fee processes for ...
REORGANISATION
Digital thinking must drive reorganisation
By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026
Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Powering up our local economies
By Sarah Longlands | 13 January 2026
Sarah Longlands sets her sights on the opportunities available in 2026, where fresh ideas and dec...
SCOTLAND
Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor
By Lee Peart | 08 January 2026
A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed dis...
AI
Giving the public a seat at the table on AI decision
By Kathy Peach | 19 December 2025
Nesta’s research proves that when people are given more context about specific AI tools and their...
RECRUITMENT
The next chapter for social care
By Cieran Donnelly | 18 December 2025
Cieran Donnelly reflects on 2025 and prepares for 2026 as the social care sector heads into a dra...
APSE
APSE's annual polling generates good and bad news for councils
By Mo Baines | 11 December 2025
Highlights from APSE’s major annual Survation poll has found a divergence of views amongst the pu...
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Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer)
£86,633 - £100,994 per annum.
Swansea Council is a large, progressive well run local authority with ambitious plans that are regenerating the city and region. Apply for this job
Head of Pensions (Deputy S151 Officer)
£88,633 - £100,994 per annum
The Swansea Pension fund is in good financial health due to strong and prudent financial management. Apply for this job
Head of Internal Communications
£59,526 - £74,040 per year
Southwark Council is strengthening how it communicates with staff and residents... Apply for this job
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