Serious failings uncovered at Guildford Borough Council in the wake of a criminal investigation into potential fraud in the council’s housing department show it needs to get a grip of its culture and...
Poor understanding of the responsibilities and vision of the West of England Combined Authority is preventing the region from benefiting fully from devolution, an independent report has found.
The government has been urged not to blame social care capacity for delays to hospital discharge, and to ensure the sector has enough funding to meet demand.
Senior local government expert Max Caller is set to lead a governance review commissioned by Northumberland County Council into senior officer and member conduct.
The government is set to launch a new training college for civil servants and senior council officers, to improve skills and knowledge that help with the ‘levelling up’ agenda.
An umbrella-group has expressed disappointment Philip Hammond did not consult with local authorities before announcing in the Budget business rates relief for high street retailers.
Financial sustainability, the digital revolution and leaders surrounding themselves with people not afraid to ask questions were themes in Solace’s annual summit last week. The organisation’s...
Essex County Council chief executive Gavin Jones is to take over as interim chair of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace) until the organisation’s AGM in October.
Almost half of public sector workers think their leadership teams lack the management skills required in a period of accelerated change, according to a survey commissioned by the Society of Local...
