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Could changing the way we think about care help deliver economic growth?
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Could changing the way we think about care help deliver economic growth?

By Jim McKenna | 14 August 2026

Research commissioned by Cornwall Council shows social care drives economic growth, jobs, wellbeing and wider social value, says Cllr Jim McKenna.

PEOPLE

Unitary confirms chief executive and s151 appointments

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2026

Members of West Northamptonshire Council have formally appointed Martin Henry as chief executive ...

RECRUITMENT

The real leadership challenge begins after the appointment

By Pete John | 13 August 2026

The sector spends heavily to appoint the right people, but often withdraws support at the moment ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces funding gap but £8m deficit looms

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has reduced its funding gap by £16m but still faces a fore...

AI

The workplace challenge: Preventing AI conflict before it starts

By Phil Floyd | 07 August 2026

As generative AI becomes a growing factor in employment disputes, Phil Floyd argues that the best...

AI

Rethinking the public servant for the AI era

By Stephen Jeffares | 07 August 2026

AI has become far more capable over the past decade, but human public servants remain central to ...

WORKFORCE

Staff wellbeing: a growing challenge

By Ross Miller | 06 August 2026

Ross Miller reveals the insights gained from a survey looking into staff welfare.

RECRUITMENT

Building the workforce for tomorrow's councils

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 06 August 2026

The councils best placed to succeed will be those that invest in their people from the outset, re...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA redundancies down to just six

By Joe Lepper | 05 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is now proposing axing just six full time equivalent (FTE)...

PEOPLE

Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026

Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.

PLANNING

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service

£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)

Premium jobThis is a great place to work for people who want to make a real difference. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)

£72,000 (inclusive of Market Supplement)

In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

Director of Digital, HR & Customer Services

£97,017

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will lead a diverse directorate, with responsibility for Human Resources Apply for this job

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