FINANCE

Rebuilding trust: why local audit reforms can't wait

By Iain Murray | 18 December 2024

Rebuilding the audit system is a key component in resolving local government’s funding crisis, wr...

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

Hillingdon LBC celebrates adult social care inspection success

By Sandra Taylor | 18 December 2024

Sandra Taylor says Hillingdon LBC’s CQC ‘good’ rating in its adult social care inspection reflec...

REGENERATION

Regeneration rooted in heart and heritage

By Donna Nolan | 18 December 2024

Donna Nolan reveals how Watford is leading the way in sustainable local regeneration with its lan...

REORGANISATION

Full-on fireworks to come in the scramble for reorganisation

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2024

Privately, the Government has made it clear it aims to clear up the financial difficulties in the...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Test and learn sites could catalyse deeper place-based reform

By Jessica Studdert | 17 December 2024

The four new test and learn sites in Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Essex make it clear the...

WORKFORCE

Violence against staff: No easy answers

By Claire Kober | 17 December 2024

A robust risk management approach to dealing with violence against frontline staff is essential, ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Prezza, Angela and beauty in the eye of the beholder

By Sir Bob Neill | 17 December 2024

Sir Bob Neill looks at what the deputy prime minister can learn from her political predecessor.

LEADERSHIP

Should they stay or go?

By Blair McPherson | 17 December 2024

It’s understandable that a long serving CE would want to protect their legacy and leave on a high...

DATA

Harnessing AI's full potential

By Joanna Bouloux | 17 December 2024

Councils are increasingly using AI, and while there are many risks this should not deter them fro...

DEVOLUTION

Christmas crackers keep coming

By Zoë Billingham | 17 December 2024

All the Government's proposals due by the end of this year add up to significant change for place...

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Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Employment

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Employment

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council