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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Just dripping by
21 November 2023
Chatting to colleagues is useful to get an insight into how to approach those knotty issues every...
TRANSPORT
White van man on... the rail network
21 November 2023
When Dishi canned that great white elephant-and -consultants gravy train called HS2, he said don’...
ELECTIONS
One hump or two?
21 November 2023
Diary loves an extended metaphor, even if it describes the parlous state of the nation’s elections.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Borough announces new chief executive
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
Tamworth BC has confirmed Stephen Gabriel as the council’s new chief executive.
DEVOLUTION
New Local deputy chief: 'Devolution is here to stay'
By Heather Jameson | 21 November 2023
Devolution is here to stay, but the next Government needs to decide what to do with it, a think-t...
FINANCE
Southampton in informal talks with Government for support
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
Southampton City Council has been in ‘informal contact’ with the Government over a capitalisation...
WHITEHALL
Mixed economic news for chancellor ahead of autumn statement
By Michael Burton | 21 November 2023
The chancellor has received mixed news on the economy the day before the autumn statement, with o...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
CQC issues verdicts in pilot care assessments
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed assessments of adult social care at five councils...
FINANCE
Gove hints at Autumn Statement gifts
By Heather Jameson | 21 November 2023
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove hinted Christmas may come early for councils when Jeremy Hunt...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Southend confirms chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
Colin Ansell has been announced as the new chief executive of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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