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WHITEHALL

Future Forum: No end in sight for funding pots

By Dan Peters | 12 May 2022

Two local government finance experts have predicted Whitehall will continue doling out cash throu...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Pondering the polls

By Peter Stanyon | 09 May 2022

Peter Stanyon scrutinises how the polls went and turns his attention to the implementation challe...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Hybrid working is here to stay

By Michael Burton | 04 May 2022

The end of the nine-to-five routine is driven by economic forces, not the indolent public sector ...

COUNCILLORS

Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils

By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022

Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall risk warning over election reforms

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2022

Whitehall officials have privately admitted councils could be overwhelmed by one of the largest s...

BUSINESS

New Solace hire to improve sector diversity

By Mark Whitehead | 26 April 2022

Senior officers' organisation Solace is recruiting a new officer in a drive to improve diversity.

PAY

A national workforce strategy is needed to tackle skills shortage

By Michael Burton | 13 April 2022

With pay likely to remain stagnant and labour shortages to continue, local authorities need a rob...

WHITEHALL

Soaring vacancies and declining pay highlight sector crisis

By Dan Peters | 12 April 2022

Latest figures this week showing the soaring number of job vacancies coupled with declining publi...

WHITEHALL

Roney: Council chiefs proved worth during pandemic

By Michael Burton | 08 April 2022

Council chief executives proved their worth during the pandemic, the president of Solace Joanne R...

PAY

Pay 'not number one feature' in staff retention

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022

Culture and opportunities for career advancement are more important to council staff than pay, pe...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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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

Cambridgeshire County Council