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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Chief executive calls time on 40-year career
By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023
Burnley BC chief executive Mick Cartledge has announced his retirement after 42 years of public s...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Borough names next chief
By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023
Rossendale BC has announced Rob Huntington will become its next chief executive.
FINANCE
Scottish councils face 'most difficult budget' for years
By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023
Councils in Scotland face the 'most difficult budget setting context seen for many years,’ a fina...
FINANCE
Sector told to 'compete for each other'
By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023
A call has been made for finance directors to take a lead as advocates for the sector.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Fair funding delay 'missed opportunity'
By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023
Pushing back the long-awaited fair funding review risks making the process even more difficult, a...
DEVOLUTION
More resources needed to tackle anti-social conduct
By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023
Councils need resources to meet the Government’s aim of tackling anti-social behaviour, Prime Min...
DEVOLUTION
New trailblazer deals to be delivered 'early this year', says minister
11 January 2023
Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has underlined the Government’s commitments to give more re...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Culture clash doomed merger
By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023
Councils should be wary of clashing of cultures after it led to the collapse of a council merger,...
POLICY AND POLITICS
White van man on... party leaders
10 January 2023
The New Year starts with the usual waffle from our party leaders.
ENVIRONMENT
An explosive response
10 January 2023
You can always rely on the internet for calm, reflective responses to new ideas.
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
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- EXCLUSIVE: DWP establishes devolution directorate
- LGR cannot stagger on as a zombie policy
- Exclusive: Government 'risks repeating Covid mistakes' in war preparedness
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
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
- EXCLUSIVE: DWP establishes devolution directorate
- LGR cannot stagger on as a zombie policy
- Exclusive: Government 'risks repeating Covid mistakes' in war preparedness
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
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