Solace

By Dan Peters | 19 January 2022

Dan Peters looks at the list of performance indicators chosen by Government for the Department fo...

FINANCE

Looking ahead with trepidation

By Martin Reeves | 11 January 2022

Professor Martin Reeves digests the contents of the provisional local government finance settleme...

Northern Irish councils in devolution call

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2021

The sector is pressing for increased powers to help the country to recover from the COVID-19 pand...

SOLACE

A golden opportunity for the sector

By Nicola Chiverton | 24 November 2021

Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile. So now ...

SOLACE

Let's take our chance to get things right on the health gap

By Gill Kneller | 26 October 2021

Ten years after Professor Marmot’s initial report the health gap has grown, says Gill Kneller. Al...

HUMAN RESOURCES

We will need the very best people if we are to 'level up' places

By Graeme McDonald | 26 October 2021

It makes little sense to have more than 500 local councils all fighting each other in the battle ...

SOLACE

Mastering yourself is true power

By Kathy O’Leary | 20 October 2021

A debate at the recent Solace Summit reminded Kathy O'Leary that to effectively lead others, le...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils have 'irreplaceable' role in levelling up

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2021

Councils are ready to work with central government to deliver change in communities, president of...

SOLACE

A diverse challenge for the sector

By Steve Guest | 06 October 2021

Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce across the sector has never been more im...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

One in three chiefs concerned over workforce

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Council chief executives have called for government action to resolve a recruitment crisis.

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

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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

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