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A problem or a symptom?
LEADERSHIP

A problem or a symptom?

By Anonymous | 24 June 2026

Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about leadership culture, accountability, authority and organisational effectiveness, say an anonymous gr...

LEADERSHIP

Leading through change

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026

Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...

POLICY

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

FINANCE

The role of internal audit for councils under pressure

By Diana Melville | 16 June 2026

Diana Melville says financial pressure exposes weaknesses in governance, control and capacity, an...

LEADERSHIP

Broadening the talent pool

By Roger Russell | 10 June 2026

Roger Russell says it is time to start seriously think about improving the process of bringing pr...

FINANCE

Council faces 'inevitable' bankruptcy without £40m savings

By William Eichler | 10 June 2026

Westmorland and Furness Council could be forced to declare effective bankruptcy if it fails to fi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Minister urges councils to hand services to residents

By Neil Merrick | 09 June 2026

Placing communities in charge of services will help cut costs and reduce the chance of council fa...

FINANCE

Unai Emery's brilliance provides a great blueprint for local government finance leaders

By Rob Powell | 05 June 2026

Rob Powell says local government finance leaders have much to learn from Aston Villa's manager Un...

REORGANISATION

Turning reorganisation into real transformation

By Jess Browne | 02 June 2026

The councils that get most from local government reorganisation will be the ones that focus on th...

LEADERSHIP

In local government, wisdom cannot be gained without sacrifice

By Blair McPherson | 01 June 2026

People still want leaders who listen, notice problems early and recognise the difference between ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG to relocate

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is expected to relocate from Ma...

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Transport and Major Work Manager

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Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance

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North Yorkshire Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance

£69,228 - £78,018

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

£89,037 - £92,538

This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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