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The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
By Martin Ford | 19 June 2026
The heroic work of councils across the country was recognised this afternoon at The MJ Achievement Awards 2026.
Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026
A council has been warned it must take immediate steps to cut costs, including ‘reshaping’ its workforce and making more use of digital technology.
Burnham should devolve power just as he has finally seized it
By Simon Kaye | 22 June 2026
Simon Kaye looks at the three principal constraints on Andy Burnham’s approach, and says he expects fiscal devolution to become a major focus.
London councils launch affordable housing legal challenge
By Dan Peters | 24 June 2026
Three London councils have launched a legal challenge to stop Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan’s cu...
'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
By By Dan Peters | 24 June 2026
Fiscal devolution will ‘likely become more important’ with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, expert...
EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
By Paul Marinko | 23 June 2026
Ministers have insisted they are ‘on track’ to announce the next tranche of reorganisation decisi...
Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...
EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026
Most second home owners who face double council tax are paying up rather than selling or converti...
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
Head of Community Safety
Up to £103,893 inc. market supplement
Redbridge is one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in London. Apply for this job
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Coming to terms with political balance
'Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexities of negotiation, the politics behind enhanced scrutiny, and Reform’s lack of interest in doing deals.'
24 June 2026
Leading through change
'Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, the PPMA’s new president Sandra Farquharson argues HR leadership is critical to successfully managing change. Heather Jameson reports.'
By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026
Norfolk's vision pays off for children
By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026
Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...
The net zero realist
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...
Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma
By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026
Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...
Leading through change
By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026
Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
By Paul Marinko | 23 June 2026
Ministers have insisted they are ‘on track’ to announce the next tranche of reorganisation decisi...
Local government reorganisation: What councils must get right
By Elliott Fletcher | 23 June 2026
Most LGR savings assumptions won't deliver without this – what every council must get right befor...
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