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SOLACE

Call for fair funding for Scottish councils

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2021

Councils should not have their ‘hands tied’ by funding constraints, the Scottish Government has b...

SOLACE

Everybody has failed

By Ann McGauran | 02 August 2021

Children were ‘pawns in a toxic power game’, according to the report of the Independent inquiry i...

COUNCILLORS

What we will need from the leaders of the future?

By Graeme McDonald | 02 August 2021

There are increasing challenges in filling senior positions across the public sector including lo...

WHITEHALL

MHCLG to review local resilience forums

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is to review the role, responsibilities...

SOLACE

The challenges for public leaders have only just begun

By Stephen Crookbain | 19 July 2021

The Public Leaders Report 2021 captures what it was like to lead during a tough year and includes...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021

Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...

SOLACE

Chief execs – a vital part of change

By Paul Najsarek | 07 July 2021

The strategic leadership role of council chief executives in wider health and care systems is oft...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

WHITEHALL

Sector calls for closer working after COVID confusion

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

The Government has been told it must work more closely with local authorities to successfully eme...

SOLACE

Working our way back to normality

By Steve Guest | 19 May 2021

Steve Guest says creating and maintaining COVID-safe and sustainable working environments is just...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council