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WORKFORCE

LGR pause could leave local authority staff in a state of flux

By Matthew Gregson | 06 October 2026

Matthew Gregson says that amid the uncertainty around reorganisation, council leadership needs to...

ELECTIONS

Electoral dysfunction

By Jonathan Werran | 06 October 2026

Election uncertainty threatens local government reorganisation, devolution plans and councils’ ab...

DEVOLUTION

Rewiring the state: turning central-local partnership into action

By Graeme McDonald | 06 October 2026

Graeme McDonald looks at how Whitehall and local government can turn partnership, trust and ambit...

DEVOLUTION

The devo difference

By Simon Kaye | 06 October 2026

Devolution should look different across England’s regions, writes Simon Kaye.

AIR QUALITY

Breathing life into the air quality debate

By Daniel Grieve | 05 October 2026

Daniel Grieve says local action has cleaned England’s air, but councils now need funding and a fr...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution must give metro mayors incentives to drive growth

By Andrew Carter | 05 October 2026

The Budget must give metro mayors the powers and incentives to grow local economies, says Andrew ...

LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

Local government reorganisation: turning uncertainty into meaningful reform

By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 October 2026

Uncertainty around local government reorganisation threatens progress, but reform can strengthen ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Population health is only possible with public health

By Yvonne Doyle | 01 October 2026

Embedding public health expertise across NHS structures is essential to improve population health...

FINANCE

Financial reform is crucial, but councils also need a funded transition

By Nina Philippidis | 01 October 2026

Councils need lasting SEND deficit funding and a credible path to reform, says Nina Philippidis.

POLITICS

Brave Jim squaring up for a fight

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2026

Local government minister Jim McMahon is setting his sights on renewed reorganisation and reformi...

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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

Build the future. Shape lives. Lead change. Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

£115k,, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking

We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation Apply for this job

Hull City Council

Service Manager - Corporate Governance Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£47,738 - £51,928

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