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FINANCE
Putting local government in the Budget driving seat: Leaning on the dream
By Mike Emmerich | 04 November 2025
Asked for his fantasy Budget, Mike Emmerich suggests we should ‘plan for the national big stuff’ ...
SKILLS
Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks
By Rachael Shimmin | 04 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council’s approach to jobs, employability and skills shows how local leadership c...
REORGANISATION
Local government reorganisation: Better late than never
By Michael Burton | 04 November 2025
While LGR is already proving a challenge, for many Labour ministers it also represents unfinished...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How Knowsley transformed adult social care for residents
By Sarah Smith | 03 November 2025
Knowsley has grappled with health inequalities and complex social challenges. Now, through its am...
LEADERSHIP
New branch line shows success of focused local leadership in Oxford
By Caroline Green | 03 November 2025
Oxford's Cowley branch line project is a great example of what focused local leadership and indef...
EDUCATION
Education under strain: navigating systemic pressures and political choices
By Abdool Kara | 03 November 2025
Recent National Audit Office findings reveal deep-rooted challenges across England’s education sy...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Sunderland leads UK Smart City revolution and tech growth
By Patrick Melia | 31 October 2025
Embedding connectivity infrastructure into the very fabric of urban life can ignite the condition...
DEVOLUTION
Forging the strategic planning skills that power devo
By Pooja Agrawal | 31 October 2025
The Government expects every regional body and strategic authority to prepare Spatial Development...
POLITICS
Can council working relationships survive an extreme political shift?
By Blair McPherson | 30 October 2025
Blair McPherson looks at what happens to relationships between officers and members when an extr...
FINANCE
CFOs will need to maintain professional courage for the pre-LGR budget round
By Tracy Bingham | 30 October 2025
Finance and governance workstreams will be critical to transitioning to unitary councils, managin...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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