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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...
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 ...
PEOPLE
London borough appoints interim corporate director
By Martin Ford | 30 September 2026
Lambeth LBC has appointed Robert Henderson as interim corporate director for children, families a...
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.
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£145,000 per annum
Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£145,000 per annum
Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
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