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SOLACE

How councils can best prepare for a new political administration

By Graeme McDonald | 21 January 2026

By making preparations early, council employees can help new administrations avoid the pitfalls o...

LEADERSHIP

Guarding against optimism bias

By Blair McPherson | 20 January 2026

Senior managers are expected to be positive about their organisations, but it is the job of leade...

FINANCE

Crossing the capability chasm

By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026

Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

A bit more 'no, minister' is needed

By Michael Burton | 20 January 2026

A succession of government U-turns over badly-considered policies suggest the Whitehall machine i...

REORGANISATION

The risks of developing new 'greenfield' unitaries deserve thought

By Gill Kneller | 20 January 2026

'At the same time as embracing the opportunities of reorganisation, we must also remain clear-eye...

FINANCE

What CIPFA's Financial Resilience Index reveals about risk and reform

By Florence Bastos | 20 January 2026

CIPFA and Infoshare+’s Financial Resilience Index shows that better planning horizons will not be...

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

FINANCE

Forward motion for SEND?

By Rob Powell | 15 January 2026

Local government funding is a huge talking point as the new year kicks into gear, with cumulative...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's in need of a welcome revamp

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...

FINANCE

EFS: Useful tool, not an end state

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 15 January 2026

Applying for Exceptional Financial Support? February could mark a turning point, as more councils...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Senior Product Manager

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402.

We have a vision of a happier, healthier, and more connected borough. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Senior Product Manager

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402.

We have a vision of a happier, healthier, and more connected borough. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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