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ECONOMIC GROWTH
New approach to commissioning led by the frontline
By Glen Manley | 30 June 2016
Councils are using a citizen focus to drive a commissioning revolution, says Glen Manley
FINANCE
How to create the winning team
By Claire Mansfield | 29 June 2016
The New Local Government Network (NLGN) has produced research on the relationship between council...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Integrate digitally to support our young people
By Caroline Hirst | 29 June 2016
Caroline Hirst reflects on the importance of digital tools as part of an integrated approach to y...
THIRD SECTOR
Lessons from the campaign trail
By Jonathan Carr-West | 29 June 2016
Dr Jonathan Carr-West says the EU referendum campaign highlighted a worrying new change in politi...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Child cruelty 'highest in decade'
By Jamie Hailstone | 29 June 2016
Recorded child cruelty offences are the highest they have been in a decade, children’s charity th...
ELECTIONS
Adventures of the speckled voter
By Paul Wheeler | 29 June 2016
Paul Wheeler says the flash flood of last minute voter registrations shows a failing electoral sy...
DIGITAL
Talk to me
By Margaret Lee | 29 June 2016
Digital innovation can be inspiring but councils must remember to engage with every member of the...
FINANCE
A lightbulb moment?
By Laurie Laybourn-Langton | 22 June 2016
Laurie Laybourn-Langton considers the future of municipal energy companies and how councils can d...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
An open goal on economic growth?
By Tony Kirkham | 21 June 2016
Tony Kirkham asks what a local football team being in the Premier League does for a region's econ...
DCLG
Transformation – progress in disguise?
By Dan Peters | 21 June 2016
Following the closure of the Public Service Transformation Network, Dan Peters finds out what the...
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Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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