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PLANNING
A new approach to joined-up planning
By Philip Atkins | 01 May 2018
Philip Atkins calls for a county-wide perspective on housing and planning policy.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Calls for a new Audit Commission are an affront to localism
By Ian Miller | 25 April 2018
Ian Miller rejects recent calls for the reinvention of the Audit Commission.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
MPs are quick to criticise and slow to praise
By Blair McPherson | 25 April 2018
In my experience many MPs think they should have more influence on their local council, writes Bl...
DIVERSITY
We must protect rights as well as promote equality
By Paul Wheeler | 25 April 2018
The gender self-identification debate could pose a problem for safe spaces such as women's refuge...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LG Challenge: Taking care of the community
By Michael Barrett | 25 April 2018
Half way through the 2018 Local Government Association Challenge and the competition is heating u...
REORGANISATION
Are there too many tiers?
By Bob Neill | 25 April 2018
The multi-tiered nature of local government is holding the sector back, argues Bob Neill.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A public health approach to tackling domestic abuse
By Stuart Gallimore | 25 April 2018
Early intervention is key to tackling domestic abuse, particularly involving children, and as Stu...
COUNCILLORS
Raising the standard
By Graeme McDonald | 25 April 2018
Graeme McDonald questions whether more needs to be done to promote standards and good conduct in ...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Talent development is a strategic impreative
By Karen Grave | 20 April 2018
Karen Grave on her priorities for the year ahead.
COUNCIL TAX
A holistic view of citizen debt is crucial to collection
By Gary Bell | 20 April 2018
Many councils are now writing off huge amounts of debt as they lack the resources to follow colle...
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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
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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