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LEADERSHIP
The burden of borrowed enthusiasm
By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026
Blair McPherson says the organisation wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is expected to be a leader, someone should pay attention to the emotional cost.’
REORGANISATION
The years ahead present a real opportunity to continue to build on Breckland's successes
By Maxine O'Mahony | 29 June 2026
As Maxine O'Mahony looks ahead to the years before transition, she believes 'some of our most exc...
FINANCE
Developing the next generation of Section 151 leadership
By Phil Rook | 26 June 2026
The Future County Finance Leaders Programme equips high-potential finance professionals with lead...
DEVOLUTION
Making devolution deliver for the next generation
By Mirte Boot | 26 June 2026
Bold action on powers, funding and collaboration will determine whether devolution transforms com...
GOVERNANCE
Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2026
Without stronger standards, intimidation of senior officers threatens recruitment, innovation and...
REORGANISATION
Rebuilding localism from the ashes of structural reform
By Colin Copus | 25 June 2026
Steve Leach and Colin Copus say that as reorganisation accelerates, leaders should consider how c...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Three critical questions for fiscal devo
By Akash Paun | 24 June 2026
Fiscal devolution offers opportunities for growth, but success depends on powers, risk-sharing an...
PREVENTION
Making the shift to prevention
By Zachary Scott | 24 June 2026
Councils across the UK are invited to get involved as partners in the second phase of a new progr...
REORGANISATION
LGR will succeed or fail on the frontline
By Charles Edwards | 24 June 2026
Reorganisation must protect frontline delivery, retain local knowledge and simplify services, say...
LEADERSHIP
A problem or a symptom?
By Anonymous | 24 June 2026
Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about...
SIGOMA
New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter
By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026
The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Brighton faces 'unquantifiable' liability over equal pay claims
- Strategic authority in senior role swap
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
Group Leader Plans & Environment M200
Grade MGT5 (SCP 146-149) £57,869 - £62,052 + £4,000 Annual Market Supplement until 13 March 2028 (pay award pending)
Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 183,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Apply for this job
Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services
£100,731 - £104,625
To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job
Director of Legal and Governance
£109,000
The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Brighton faces 'unquantifiable' liability over equal pay claims
- Strategic authority in senior role swap
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
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