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Donna Hall: ‘You’ve got to go for it big style’
Donna Hall insists the chief executive’s role is solely to provide thought leadership and set the cultural tone, thereby inspiring change by motivating staff and residents
David Pearson: 'Success builds momentum for change'
Relationships and trust are key to transforming services at a local and national level, former Adass president tells Jon Bunn
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Robin Tuddenham: we must amplify this social movement
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Helen Bailey: 'Every time I step back I become more impressed'
North Somerset Council’s interim chief executive tells Robert Cusack about her approach to leadership and why local government stands out as a sector
Alex Bailey: Embracing digital gives councils innovation in their DNA
The chief executive of Adur DC and Worthing BC tells Robert Cusack how he worked to bring software development in-house - saving millions
Helen Briggs: In Tesco people want to talk to me about the county
Rutland CC’s chief executive speaks to Nick Golding about sustainability and the advantages of being a small unitary
Susie Kemp: working in a cycle of continuous improvement
Swindon BC’s chief executive talks passionately to Robert Cusack about transformation, efficiency and effective working
Vision and collaboration key, says service director turned leader
Retired council enivronmental services director turned political leader Ray Oxby talks to Robert Cusack about lessons learned
Kate Kennally: Cornwall will control its own destiny
Cornwall’s chief executive tells reporter Robert Cusack Cornwall’s problems are being turned into its solutions.
Neil Jack: Creative intervention is key by the sea
Blackpool BC’s chief executive talks to Jon Bunn about how government policies discourage councils from ’doing the right thing’ for residents
Stewart Murray: 'Regeneration shouldn't be a dirty word'
Waltham Forest LBC’s new strategic director of regeneration talks about creating opportunities for residents through the power of positivism
Interview: City leader vows to carry on 'abused' predecessor's work
A sharp rise in Labour membership in Brighton and Hove has changed the dynamic of internal party politics
DCN's Paul Shevlin: Brokenshire is a man we can work with
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Paul Robinson: Staff need both responsibility and the power to act
County council’s new chief executive tells Robert Cusack he wants to empower staff to drive a culture of improvement
Matt Prosser: More councils should be 'brave' on restructuring
Dorset Councils Partnership chief executive talks to David Paine about reorganisation and the challenges of running three districts
Simon Edwards: 'No guarantee county unitary moves will snowball'
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Angie Ridgwell: Change the culture to shift the bottom line
The new Lancashire CC chief executive speaks to Robert Cusack about her plans to improve the county council’s financial situation

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