Gary Westbrook is set to become chief executive of Hampshire CC. Subject to formal full council approval on 17 July, Mr ...

Embedding engagement is essential if we are to build a more inclusive, resilient and democratic society, writes the director ...

The mayoral combined authority offers a once in a generation system leadership opportunity to ensure collective alignment on ...

Changes to the integrated care boards outlined in leaked documents pose a “threat” to the protection of vulnerable people, an ...

There was much discussion about the most effective way local government can embrace digital at last week's LGC Digital ...

GMB members have rejected a 3.2% pay offer from the National Employers, which negotiates pay on behalf of 350 local ...

Local government finance reform is a difficult but necessary process with important issues left open in the consultation, ...

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved its new chief executive Paul Bellotti. Mr Bellotti will be taking over from ...

Tom Bryant has been appointed chief executive of Tees Valley CA as part of a restructuring of the group leadership team. Mr Bryant – who has more than 20 years’ experience working in local government ...

A new survey has revealed the high levels of abuse suffered by councillors, with over one fifth saying they have reported an incident to the police. The report from the Local Government Association ...

Guildford MP Zöe Franklin tells LGC why she quit a job she loved and what she thinks local government should offer councillors to make sure more don't follow suit Despite her love for making a ...

Last month’s local elections saw many new faces sweep to power and take the reins of leadership across England’s local ...