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CLIMATE CHANGE

Why it might be better to be French

By Ben Page | 11 September 2023

France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...

MANAGEMENT

Chief executives sleep with one eye open

By Blair McPherson | 11 September 2023

Blair Mcpherson says leaders and cabinets get frustrated when the pace of change is seen as too s...

LEISURE

How rethinking energy can help keep swimming pools open

By Helena Rivers | 11 September 2023

Swimming pools have come to symbolise the operational cost and carbon challenges faced by council...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Funding formulas are back in the news

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 September 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says small steps can be taken to begin to fix a broken system of counci...

FINANCE

Predictable shock stories...but where is the vision?

By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2023

Birmingham's s114 notice was expected but that didn't make it less eye-popping, says Heather Jame...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children and young people in care are at risk of becoming invisible

By Michael Hudson | 05 September 2023

The Government must 'urgently look at ways to find more funding for children’s care and safeguard...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Are your flexible working policies fair?

By Natasha Hilton-Keane | 05 September 2023

Chief executives want people back in the office, but that brings challenges to the modern workfor...

HOUSING

Can we refocus on public service reform now?

By Andrew Laird | 05 September 2023

Part of the challenge for governments in tackling poverty is to enable everyone to work together ...

HEALTH

Partnerships for prevention: Digital Dorset's health and social care

By Penny Syddall | 05 September 2023

Penny Syddall looks at how Dorset Council is working in partnership with local health in three ma...

SOLACE

Is basic income the answer?

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023

As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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Cambridge City Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

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

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council