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REORGANISATION

Bigger may not be better

By Steve Leach | 04 October 2023

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

SOLACE

Technology's tremendous gift

04 October 2023

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

INNOVATION

Overcoming our culture of austerity

By Jonathan Flowers | 04 October 2023

Jonathan Flowers says there may be an opportunity for a new approach that is not defined by auste...

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

By Heather Jameson | 04 October 2023

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

HEALTH

Putting the choice back into social care

By Ewan King | 03 October 2023

In difficult times we have focused less on choice and control, but this needs to drive social car...

HEALTH

Addressing the mess

By Matthew Taylor | 03 October 2023

Key aspects of our systems of governance are broken, says Matthew Taylor, and radical reform is n...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A working ecosystem needs a local base

By Professor Graeme Atherton | 03 October 2023

Local authorities are the natural fulcrum for a dynamic, flexible and responsive skills ecosystem...

HEALTH

Party conferences are a golden opportunity for districts

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 03 October 2023

In party conference season the hope is that collectively councillors can influence their party’s ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth: the big issue

By Ben Lucas | 03 October 2023

As we enter election season a national growth plan is needed now, delivered with and by places, s...

MAYORS

There's a huge economic argument for delivering on HS2

By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 03 October 2023

Northern cities could indeed take on the world, but it’s becoming increasingly clear the energy t...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer – South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

£Competitive

We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer Apply for this job

Carmarthenshire County Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Service Transformation

up to £120k

Lead the Transformation of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council