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WORKFORCE
LGR pause could leave local authority staff in a state of flux
By Matthew Gregson | 06 October 2026
Matthew Gregson says that amid the uncertainty around reorganisation, council leadership needs to be receptive to the needs of their employees while showing support, communicating clearly and allev...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Cracking down on profiteering
By Paul Marinko | 06 October 2026
Following our focus on sector concerns at national efforts to curb the use of unregistered childr...
LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK
Local government reorganisation: turning uncertainty into meaningful reform
By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 October 2026
Uncertainty around local government reorganisation threatens progress, but reform can strengthen ...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Population health is only possible with public health
By Yvonne Doyle | 01 October 2026
Embedding public health expertise across NHS structures is essential to improve population health...
PEOPLE
Cumberland announces chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 01 October 2026
Cumberland Council has appointed Jo Atkinson as its next chief executive.
COUNCIL STAFF
Missing link in council capacity
By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026
Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.
RECRUITMENT
The certainty of uncertainty
By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026
Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...
REORGANISATION
The talent market isn't waiting for certainty
By Helen Anderson | 24 September 2026
There will be different responses to uncertainty across any workforce, so the conversation needs ...
PEOPLE
Shropshire adds to senior leadership team
By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026
Chris Atherton has been confirmed as director of adult social services at Shropshire Council.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Disciplinary investigations: Tackling a hidden public health issue inside our workplaces
By Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz | 23 September 2026
Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz looks at why poorly managed disciplinary processes can harm workforce...
WORKFORCE
AI: Keeping the human touch in local government
By James Malia | 22 September 2026
James Malia explains why local authorities are paying double to bring back human judgement.
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Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)
£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
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