Title
Solace standards report highlights lack of police engagement
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
The year-long Standards Commission put together by senior officers’ group Solace today highlighted the police’s lack of involvement in the work.
Local government: Time for tougher standards to deal with abuse and bullying
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
The report of the Solace Commission on Professional Standards and Ethics has been published. Kath O’Dwyer talks to Ann McGauran about its call for tougher standards to tackle bullying and abuse in local government.
Councils must prove their relevance
By Barry Quirk | 21 October 2026
As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for shifting power from the centre, this week The MJ is launching a series of articles looking at a reimagined role for local government. Here, Barry Quirk says local councils need to be more than service delivery agents.
Local government seeks SEND deficit clarity ahead of Budget
By Martin Ford | 22 October 2026
Local government has called for clarity on deficits arising from special educational needs and di...
Newcastle chief to become new Solace president
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
Newcastle City Council chief executive Pam Smith has been announced as the next president of Sola...
Local government demands action on online abuse
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Local government has called for ministers to hold social media firms responsible for online abuse...
Solace standards report highlights lack of police engagement
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
The year-long Standards Commission put together by senior officers’ group Solace today highlighte...
EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing Solace president issues rewiring the state warning
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
Solace chief urges local government to ‘seize the moment’ amid concerns of divisions derailing th...
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Head of Compliance, Maintenance and Facilities Management
G 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Head of Compliance, Maintenance and Facilities Management
G 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
SUBSCRIBE TO THE MJ
Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE MJ
Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE MJ
Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.
Getting online back in line
'Social media has had a seismic impact on the political landscape, but it now faces calls to curb its effects. Martin Ford reports.'
21 October 2026
Local government: Leading through testing times
'Natalie Brahma-Pearl and Stephen Gabriel talk to Ann McGauran about the challenges faced by global majority chief executives in a culture of increased political tensions and rising racism.'
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
Welsh lessons to end homelessness
By Cllr Sara Burch | 14 October 2026
Sara Burch looks at how Welsh councils are using prevention, political will and housing investmen...
How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces
By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026
Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance sm...
Local markets are the key to re-invigorating our high streets
By Rosie Maguire | 05 October 2026
Local markets can revitalise high streets, strengthen communities and build resilient local econo...
Why devolution needs locality
By Julia Smith | 22 October 2026
Julia Smith says Blaby DC sees every day the value of working closely with local people, and the ...
Pervasive centralism continues
By Ian Miller | 22 October 2026
A lack of progress with the MHCLG’s review of fees and charges, and a conflict between changes to...
Local state, national ambition
By Helen Bailey | 22 October 2026
In the latest in a series of articles looking at a reimagined role for local government in a rewi...
Councils must prove their relevance
By Barry Quirk | 21 October 2026
As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for ...
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
