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FINANCE

Invisibility will be the mark of good stewardship

By Tracy Bingham | 03 August 2026

Leaving a lack of 'unpleasant surprises' will be the true mark of a successful transition followi...

FINANCE

Sorting the finances of social care

By Owen Mapley | 30 July 2026

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement on social care Owen Mapley says it will take public...

REORGANISATION

Why ask if you are going to ignore the answer?

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2026

Emotional attachment to place was last on the list of ministers' priorities when setting borders ...

DEVOLUTION

A mayor's journey shows why councils are essential partners in government

By Shabnum Mustapha | 30 July 2026

Shabnum Mustapha says Burnham’s mayoral experience highlights councils’ vital role in delivering ...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Climate policy that passes the Makerfield test

By Graham Duxbury | 30 July 2026

Climate action must drive good growth and lower living costs across every community, says Graham ...

HERITAGE

Let's treat heritage buildings as civic infrastructure

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2026

Jonathan Werran asks if heritage buildings can prove an unlikely policy winner for a prime minist...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Total Place: Still all about leadership

By Stephen Taylor | 29 July 2026

Stephen Taylor and Max Wide reflect on the lessons from Total Place 1.0 and the implications for ...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Lessons in demand from Japan

By Simon Fletcher | 29 July 2026

Keith Kelly and Simon Fletcher look at what Japan’s prevention-first approach can teach England’s...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution and reorganisation: Turning structural reform into community power

By Jon Rowney | 29 July 2026

Structures enable devolution, but community power ultimately determines lasting local public serv...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

The mindset shifts that can secure fiscal devo

By Piali Das Gupta | 28 July 2026

Successful fiscal devolution requires bolder local leadership, measured risk-taking and fewer cen...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer

up to £160,217

The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job

Cheshire West & Chester

Director of Finance

highly competitive

Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job

Torbay Council

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