DEVOLUTION

Who would bet against the number of councils dropping further?

By Abdool Kara | 24 October 2024

Unless there is unexpected largesse in the chancellor’s autumn statement, who will bet against th...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Money is tight, but ambition is greater

By Matthew Gordon | 24 October 2024

The challenge facing public finances is severe, but it should not get in the way of ambitions for...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

How's the income pilot going in Wales?

By David Westlake | 24 October 2024

David Westlake and Zoe Bezeczky reflect on the early findings from the Basic Income for Care Leav...

FINANCE

Searching for clarity

By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024

A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks Sir Bob Neill.

LGA CONFERENCE

National missions, local action

By Ravi Gurumurthy | 24 October 2024

The Government must get four things right if it is to make its missions national ones – and local...

LGA CONFERENCE

Back from the brink

By Louise Gittins | 23 October 2024

Louise Gittins says the LGA Conference is a chance to remind the deputy prime minister that it is...

POLITICS

Leaders must be dealers in hope

By Ben Page | 23 October 2024

It is crucial for leaders to articulate a clear and compelling narrative that connects policy out...

FINANCE

Balancing the golden triangle

By By Adele Taylor | 23 October 2024

Adele Taylor says: 'We need to ensure we are investing at the right level to gain the financial c...

LEADERSHIP

The bitterest conflict is often internal conflict

By Blair McPherson | 23 October 2024

The sharpest differences within councils are sometimes down to rifts among the majority group whi...

LGA CONFERENCE

The state of our nation

By Cllr Marianne Overton | 23 October 2024

A record number of delegates are gathering this week in Harrogate for the Local Government Associ...

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council