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Using the power of conversation to improve people's lives
LIBRARIES

Using the power of conversation to improve people's lives

By Mark McCree | 27 August 2025

Oxfordshire CC's participation in the national Making Every Contact Count initiative has transformed its libraries into thriving centres for information, engagement, and empowerment, says Mark McC...

WELLBEING

The North East is perfectly positioned to lead a wellbeing revolution

By Nick Kemp | 19 August 2025

Nick Kemp explains why the North East should champion public wellbeing.

ICBS

Why challenge can bring opportunities

By Matthew Taylor | 13 August 2025

Possibilities abound for councils to collaborate with ICBs as they undergo reform, writes Matthew...

HOUSING

It's time to unlock the full potential of home improvement services

By Millie Brown | 24 March 2025

Home improvement services already deliver significant benefits and creating a more comprehensive ...

EDUCATION

A small price to pay for support

By Cllr Anthony Okereke | 24 March 2025

A £1.5m investment in Wellbeing Hubs in schools is proving invaluable for young people in Greenwi...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Transforming the world one run at a time

By Lisa McNally | 10 February 2025

Parkrun generates tangible health, wellbeing and economic benefits in Worcestershire without the ...

HEALTH

Investment in neighbourhood services could be a crucial vote winner

By Mo Baines | 20 March 2024

'As we limp towards another General Election, we have yet to hear any comprehensive plans from ac...

HEALTH

Networking opportunities

By Lisa McNally | 30 January 2024

Decisions made by local authorities have a major impact on residents’ mental health, and that is ...

HEALTH

A springboard to better wellbeing

By Dr Koen Bartels | 03 October 2023

Social prescribing is about more than health and represents a chance to transform relationships t...

WELLBEING

Gove pledges to halt council four-day weeks

By Ann McGauran | 02 October 2023

Michael Gove has pledged to stop local authorities from implementing a four-day week and he said ...

HEALTH

Rethinking our approach to the public health grant

By Lucy Hubber | 27 September 2023

Nottingham City Council believes its new approach to using the public health grant has been a cat...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Harborough District Council

Head of Transformation and Change

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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

School Improvement Advisor

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Head of Transformation and Change

£71,425 - £80,216

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

School Improvement Advisor

£68,439-£71,326

The successful applicant will need to have recent and relevant successful experience as a headteacher or of school leadership Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council