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Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025

Doubt has been cast on whether the adult social care fair pay agreement will have the impact claimed by ministers.

PEOPLE

Westmorland and Furness Council announces chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025

Miranda Cannon has been appointed chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council.

AI

Pursuing AI without a large language model

By Paul Marinko | 09 October 2025

Councils remain eager to grasp the opportunities offered by AI, but a recognised lack of knowledg...

RECRUITMENT

Looking beyond the CV

By Frazer Thouard | 09 October 2025

Frazer Thouard takes a look at why aptitude should shape senior leadership recruitment in local g...

WORKFORCE

Investing in potential

By Julie Young | 07 October 2025

Julie Young looks at the impact and value of Somerset’s supported internships.

PEOPLE

Derbyshire interim chief executive announced

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2025

Derbyshire CC has appointed Simon Stevens as its interim chief executive.

RECRUITMENT

Technology and bold thinking – a winning combination

By Tim Farr | 02 October 2025

In today’s climate, organisations have to be resilient, adaptive and forward-looking in order to ...

RECRUITMENT

The essential role of agencies in council's recruitment and retention

By Cieran Donnelly | 02 October 2025

At a time of ongoing change, temporary staff can fulfil a vital role in maintaining the high perf...

DATA

Council data breach warning

By Joe Lepper | 01 October 2025

Local government is among the most at-risk organisations from data breaches, with councils report...

FINANCE

Shropshire 'a hair's breadth' from s114

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2025

Shropshire Council will have to rely on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to stave off a sectio...

WORKFORCE

New towns, new leaders

By Luca Wells | 25 September 2025

With a lot of initiatives being pushed through government, the strain on local authorities is inc...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

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