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TRANSFORMATION

Once upon a place...

By Susan Parsonage | 27 November 2019

Susan Parsonage says the stories local leaders tell have tremendous power to remind us of our com...

ENVIRONMENT

Recognising the role of people power

By Mike Adamson | 20 November 2019

Local communities are often the first responders in an emergency. Mike Adamson explains how the B...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Delivering cleaner air in Wigan

By Matthew O'Neill | 19 November 2019

Wigan MBC has appointed its first air quality officer. Matthew O’Neill says his appointment is th...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Turning agency fees into more spending for children

18 November 2019

Cllr James Valentine explains how Bedford BC has been able to attract the permanent employees nee...

EDUCATION

Working with young people across Medway to reduce the number of NEET

By Ian Sutherland | 11 November 2019

Medway Council has achieved significant falls in the number of young people not in education, emp...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

One door to a brighter future

By Stuart Carlton | 06 November 2019

North Yorkshire is working with other councils to share its No Wrong Door model to address young ...

ENERGY

Wiltshire leads the way in the climate challenge

By Alistair Cunningham | 29 October 2019

Friends of the Earth put Wiltshire at the top of the list of most climate-friendly areas in Engla...

TRANSFORMATION

Sheffield shows its Heart

By John Mothersole | 23 October 2019

John Mothersole explains how a smart approach to investment and development is promoting high str...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Reaping the benefits of a whole-service approach

By Leigh Zywek | 16 October 2019

Leigh Zywek describes how a programme of long-term support for a young mother is making a vital d...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Providing purpose and hope

By Mark Rogers | 09 October 2019

On the eve of the Solace Summit, Mark Rogers sets out how the Care Leaver Covenant is working wit...

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Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council