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RECRUITMENT

Democracy delivers the mandate; development delivers the impact

By Matthew Hotten | 09 April 2026

Matthew Hotten looks ahead to local elections day and outlines how the next steps taken will shap...

SERVICE DELIVERY

Local talent, local control, local savings

By Caroline Wheller | 09 April 2026

Caroline Wheller looks at the benefits of joint venture models in delivering services

WORKFORCE

Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks

By William Eichler | 08 April 2026

The Conservative Party has vowed to outlaw the practice of local authorities offering four-day wo...

LATCOS

ODS: Balancing operational efficiency with a commitment to communities

By Simon Howick | 08 April 2026

The future of local government service delivery will depend on organisations that can combine com...

PEOPLE

Former interim chief to leave Warrington

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2026

Steve Park has announced his departure from Warrington BC.

RECRUITMENT

Counting the cost of the wrong hire

By Ben Parsonage | 02 April 2026

The value of finding the right people within local government has never been higher and when it c...

PEOPLE

Unitary council names permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Sharon Wroot has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Council.

RECRUITMENT

Building organisations, not just structures

By Matthew Jones | 26 March 2026

Jason Wheatley, George Agyemang and Matthew Jones say the right balance of early investment in th...

PEOPLE

Hertfordshire hires executive director

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026

Hertfordshire CC’s interim executive director for adult care services, Helen Maneuf, has been awa...

PAY

Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal

By William Eichler | 25 March 2026

Local government workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.30% from 1 April 2026 in what the ...

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Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Integrated Front Door

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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frederica-diamanta

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Integrated Front Door

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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