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CHIEF EXECUTIVES

A Faer Point

By Martin Tucker | 20 February 2024

Following last week’s by-election results, Martin Tucker ponders the electoral changing of the gu...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

Oflog independence row stems from broken relationships

By Paul Marinko | 20 February 2024

The concerns over Oflog’s independence illustrate councils’ low level of faith in Government, whi...

TRANSFORMATION

Local authorities in the spotlight: Hit the simplify button

By Selinda Chouhan | 20 February 2024

Service director at Peopletoo Selinda Chouhan sets out nine foundations local authorities need to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government needs a 10 year plan for renewal

By Jessica Studdert | 19 February 2024

Jessica Studdert says: 'Whether or not future growth enables overall spending to rise, Treasury c...

LONDON COUNCILS

Devolution has transformed the way local services work together in London

By Alison Griffin | 19 February 2024

There has been an explosion of collaboration across the capital, says Alison Griffin. 'Twenty-fou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'There's no national growth without local growth'

By Greg Clark | 19 February 2024

With an eye on the upcoming Budget and the General Election, Greg Clark outlines why local govern...

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken

By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024

Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...

FINANCE

Turning the tide on the 'post-politician' era

By Chris Criscione | 15 February 2024

Chris Criscione highlights some ways he believes local government can – slowly but surely – impro...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Working with Government can deliver real dividends

By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 15 February 2024

Collaboration with Government can achieve real results for communities and councils should not be...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A call for prioritising local economic growth

By Nigel Wilcock | 14 February 2024

In the case of councils in financial distress income-generation through a commitment to economic ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council