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LEADERSHIP

This could be the moment to let go of nostalgia

By Graeme McDonald | 02 June 2025

Leadership changes are a chance to reset boundaries and expectations, 'especially in a sector where the standards regime is weak and the landscape has shifted dramatically', says Graeme McDonald.

WORKFORCE

Finding the best at all ages

By John Kiernan | 01 May 2025

John Kiernan says 35 local authorities are already committed to being Age Friendly Employers, and...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Rewiring for resilience

By Denise McGuckin | 29 April 2025

The only way forward on resilience is one that involves every part of a place, says Denise McGuckin

REORGANISATION

Change: Maximising the chances of success

By Graeme McDonald | 15 April 2025

Your employees and the culture you create with them will decide if change is a success or failure...

LEADERSHIP

A long way to go

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2025

As Matt Prosser prepares to trade the rolling hills of Dorset for the windy shores of Wellington,...

GOVERNANCE

Governance under strain

By Graeme McDonald | 04 March 2025

'Holding on to our professional integrity, seeking the advice and support of trusted colleagues, ...

Exploring the art of the possible

By Rob Thomas | 04 March 2025

Rob Thomas reflects on last month’s Solace Wales conference and says the opportunity to come toge...

COUNCILLORS

LGA accepts councillor sanctions as 'last resort'

By Dan Peters | 27 February 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has finally formally conceded councillors should be suspen...

SOLACE

A chance for a united front

By Rob Thomas | 13 February 2025

At an increasingly challenging time for the public sector, Paul Matthews and Rob Thomas look ahea...

SOLACE

Poor behaviour getting worse, survey finds

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025

Poor behaviour among councillors and officers is getting worse, according to a survey by senior o...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Half of chiefs have started roles in last three years

By Dan Peters | 29 January 2025

Almost half of council chief executives have taken up their roles in the last three years, resear...

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