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LEADERSHIP

When pragmatism becomes an excuse for bad leadership

By Blair McPherson | 21 August 2026

Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives can distinguish necessary tough decisions from lead...

COHESION

When polarisation divides, leadership can reconnect us

By Wayne Reid | 21 August 2026

A year on from creating Shades of Bias (SoB) to enable critical thinking about discrimination, op...

DEVOLUTION

Putting dynamism into devolution: defining the challenge

By Mike Emmerich | 20 August 2026

The prize from devolution is not stronger strategic authorities for their own sake, but places ca...

REORGANISATION

28 years later - lessons from Herefordshire's unitary journey

By Cllr Roger Phillips | 19 August 2026

Reflecting on Herefordshire Council’s reorganisation 28 years ago, leader Cllr Jonathan Lester an...

PLANNING

Planning in uncertain times

By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026

Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Nobody ever voted for a map

By Ben Page | 17 August 2026

Rewiring the State offers the most significant shift in local government for a generation, but th...

REORGANISATION

Do devolution differently: without LGR

By Colin Copus | 14 August 2026

Steve Leach and Colin Copus write an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to r...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Could changing the way we think about care help deliver economic growth?

By Jim McKenna | 14 August 2026

Research commissioned by Cornwall Council shows social care drives economic growth, jobs, wellbei...

DEVOLUTION

Why mayors must bring joy to their cities

By Abigail Scott Paul | 14 August 2026

Mayors may need to build homes, but they also need to avoid blandification and bring joy to our c...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The case for fundamental reform of adult social care

By Alison Whiteley | 14 August 2026

Alison Whiteley explains why councils must help shape a more preventative, person-centred future ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Competitive

Camden Learning is a pioneering schools-led partnership bringing together 57 schools. Apply for this job

Camden Learning

Assistant Director

£88,671 - £97,706 per annum

Our Assistant Directors have the resources and the authority they need to make our ambition a reality for children Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Planning Manager (Development Management)

£49,817 to £53,051 per annum

You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. Apply for this job

Hyndburn Borough Council

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