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PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

The Test, Learn and Grow programme is unlikely to shift the dial on its own

By Abdool Kara | 08 September 2025

Abdool Kara says the Labour manifesto promised a mission-led government, 'but there is little evi...

COHESION

Flagging up a problem

By Kathy O'Leary | 05 September 2025

Kathy O' Leary says that while the legal guidance stresses that flags are a very British way of e...

SEND

It's extremely unlikely that SEND transportation is a root cause of unsustainable spending

By Jonathan Holden | 04 September 2025

Claims about free taxis for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) being ‘...

FINANCE

What finance leaders can learn from Unai Emery's Aston Villa success

By Rob Powell | 04 September 2025

Rob Powell says finance leaders can build high-performing teams despite sector challenges, inspir...

GOVERNANCE

Filling the governance gap

By Mark Smith | 03 September 2025

As reorganisation unfolds, Mark Smith argues that supporting and building on town and parish coun...

GOVERNANCE

Shifting the levers of control to the local

By Max Wide | 03 September 2025

Max Wide says it is time to fundamentally alter the dynamics of the relationships between localit...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation is only the opening act

By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'If the Government is determined to reshape governance around mayors, it mu...

HOMELESSNESS

After the 'asylum hotels' injunction

By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2025

As the pressures facing local authorities in housing vulnerable people are brought to life in the...

LEADERSHIP

Looking for leadership

By Greg Clark | 02 September 2025

Whitehall should look to local government to fill its leadership roles, writes Greg Clark.

COMMUNITIES

A museum shouldn't be the final resting place for community dreams

By Hannah Sloggett | 02 September 2025

The brilliant ideas on display in the Museum of Broken Dreams are a reminder of what could be los...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority