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SOLACE SUMMIT
An opportunity for honesty
By Robin Tuddenham | 14 October 2025
As local government leaders convene in Leeds this week for the Solace Summit amid a backdrop of u...
HOUSING
Time to step up the pace
By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2025
Heather Jameson canvasses sector experts’ views on the New Towns Taskforce report, and finds a hi...
UNIONS
EXCLUSIVE SURVEY: 'Women are being failed'
By Dan Peters | 18 September 2025
One in 10 local authority female staff have experienced inappropriate touching by a manager, a la...
GOVERNANCE
Understanding the Golden Triangle
By Graeme McDonald | 10 September 2025
Graeme McDonald explores a report that outlines the vital responsibilities of local government’s ...
POLITICS
New politics, new tensions
By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025
As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...
SOLACE
Making reform in Scotland the real thing
By Des Murray | 28 August 2025
As delegates gather for the Solace Scotland Conference 2025, Des Murray says progressing collecti...
PROCUREMENT
Transforming procurement
By Karen Bradford | 18 August 2025
Karen Bradford looks at how to unlock the value of procurement as a strategic tool for local gove...
DIGITAL
Calls for AI ethics and data ethics boards
By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025
Calls have been made for all councils to form artificial intelligence (AI) ethics and data ethics...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Expecting the unexpected
By Stephen Gaskell | 17 July 2025
Five years on from the easing of Covid restrictions, Stephen Gaskell says the sector proved that ...
WORKFORCE
Workforce development is an urgent priority
By By Graeme McDonald | 09 July 2025
Managing director of senior officers' organisation Solace, Graeme McDonald, says 94% of councils ...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
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- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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