Title
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.
SOLACE
The truth about council failures
By Paul Marinko | 19 June 2023
As the sorry saga of financial failures at the likes of Woking BC and Thurrock Council continues ...
Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
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Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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