DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future

By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023

The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...

FINANCE

Politicians' conspiracy theories that blur reality won't wash

By Alice Bell | 06 October 2023

Misrepresentations of 15-minute neighbourhoods distract from far bigger threats to local communit...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Solving the school run

By Pooya Kamvari | 05 October 2023

Contrary to popular opinion, active travel isn’t the only answer to school run congestion - data ...

PENSIONS

LGPS: Pooling should start from the bottom up

By Steve Simkins | 05 October 2023

The future of the Local Government Pension Scheme depends not just on investment efficiencies but...

FINANCE

The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip

By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023

Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...

SOCIAL CARE

Putting communities in control

By Jessica Studdert | 05 October 2023

How could a serious government address tough challenges head on? A report from New Local and co-a...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Top Talent: HR & OD

03 October 2023

Starfish Top Talent celebrates the up and coming HR and OD stars in the sector - and here are jus...

REORGANISATION

Bigger may not be better

By Steve Leach | 03 October 2023

In their new book Steve Leach and Colin Copus conclude there is no consistent or conclusive evide...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Two answers to levelling up – but what's the question?

By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2023

Heather Jameson says set aside the anti-city, anti-local government rhetoric - Rishi Sunak's plan...

SOLACE

Technology's tremendous gift

03 October 2023

The sector has focused on increasing technical proficiency in order to do less, but AI offers the...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council