Solace

By Graeme McDonald | 30 November 2022

Delays in financial settlements and an absence of multi-year settlements have some very real cost...

SOCIAL CARE

A Statement of intent, but the long-term plan is lacking

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2022

Heather Jameson says the Autumn Statement 'may have been a masterclass in political manoeuvring, ...

WHITEHALL

Solace: Capital spending will shrink overall

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2022

Capital spending in local government will still shrink overall despite chancellor Jeremy Hunt dec...

WHITEHALL

Stark Solace survey gives thumbs down to Autumn Statement

By Mark Conrad | 21 November 2022

Nine in ten senior council managers believe the Autumn Statement will impact negatively on their ...

We're determined to do the best that we can for our communities and places

By Kathy O'Leary | 19 October 2022

Kathy O'Leary says we are 'not short of ideas to swap and support to offer, sparking off each oth...

SOLACE

Doing the basics right and doing them well

By Graeme McDonald | 18 October 2022

Those present at the Solace Summit in Birmingham relayed a sense of remarkable resilience in the ...

SOLACE

Councils can survive by working like start-ups

By Jamie Ounan | 17 October 2022

Jamie Ounan says councils need to think like start-ups if they’re to transform and survive - and...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Solace Summit: Recruitment crisis laid bare

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

The scale of the recruitment crisis facing councils has been laid bare at the Solace Summit.

SOLACE

Solace Summit: Truss 'believer' in devolution

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

West Midlands mayor Andy Street believes the Government will stay the course on devolution.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Solace announces next president

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

Solace has announced Matt Prosser will officially take up the reins in the new year.

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South Derbyshire District Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council