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REORGANISATION

Local government at a crossroads

By Akash Paun | 25 September 2026

Councils face uncertainty, but reform could create opportunities for transformation and renewal, ...

REGENERATION

Loneliness is a public health crisis: Could city branding be the cure?

By Paul Blackburn | 24 September 2026

Paul Blackburn says stronger place identities can help councils foster connection, community and ...

SCOTLAND

Scots structure plans opens the door to debate

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026

If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economicall...

REORGANISATION

No need for local government reorganisation

By Jens Gemmel von Döllinger | 24 September 2026

Reorganisation may be paused, but councils can still pursue reform by redesigning services around...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Perspectives on safeguarding

By Melanie Williams | 24 September 2026

National safeguarding reform matters, but preventing harm requires tackling poverty, housing and ...

LGA

LGA: A busy summer sets the agenda for local government this autumn

By Cllr Eamonn O'Brien | 24 September 2026

Chair of the Local Government Association Cllr Eamonn O'Brien sets out his organisation's key ask...

FINANCE

Local government reorganisation: Can government provide clarity before delay becomes drift?

By Phil Rook | 24 September 2026

A pause in local government reorganisation can support better decisions, but only if it is used p...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Disciplinary investigations: Tackling a hidden public health issue inside our workplaces

By Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz | 23 September 2026

Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz looks at why poorly managed disciplinary processes can harm workforce...

COMMUNICATIONS

Defining the 2030 council comms leadership challenge

By Andrea Newman | 23 September 2026

Future communications leaders in local government will need greater judgement, influence, resilie...

POLICY

A certain view of local government

By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026

Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaul...

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Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job

St Helena

Chief Executive

£197,076 - £214,670

A changing funding environment, rising demand and increasing costs bring new challenges, and we are facing them head on. Apply for this job

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job

St Helena

Chief Executive

£197,076 - £214,670

A changing funding environment, rising demand and increasing costs bring new challenges, and we are facing them head on. Apply for this job

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

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