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SOLACE

Is basic income the answer?

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023

As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...

SOLACE

Many councils are finding their own solutions in a time of crises

By Graeme McDonald | 04 September 2023

The media has been full of negative stories about local government, says Graeme McDonald. A more...

LEGISLATION

Building control: staying on top of the changes

By Lorna Stimpson | 23 August 2023

With the launch of the new building safety regime in October, council chief executives must ensur...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Croydon elections 'secure' despite 'justified' criticism

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2023

A review of Croydon LBC’s 2022 elections has backed chief executive Katherine Kerswell’s handling...

HEALTH

National issues on a local scale: tackling the cost of living crisis

By Stephen Gaskell | 08 August 2023

Local authorities are working with partners in a variety of creative and resourceful ways in resp...

SOLACE

A fresh approach can calm the crisis

By Jessica Mullinger | 01 August 2023

At a time of a recruitment and retention crisis within the sector, Jessica Mullinger says there a...

FINANCE

Section 114s: where are we headed next?

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023

After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...

SOLACE

Solving an age-old problem

By Dr Emily Andrews | 24 July 2023

Ten councils have already shown their commitment to older workers by becoming the first in Englan...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Call to back elections teams

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

Elections teams will require more backing from their councils to run future polls.

SOLACE

Reaching their peak

20 June 2023

Never agree to anything late night in a bar at the Solace summit.

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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Cambridge City Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council