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Reflecting on devolution
By Katherine Fairclough | 29 July 2025
Katherine Fairclough considers the power of partnership in the Liverpool City Region.
Jumping the pay hurdle
By Graham Farrant | 30 July 2025
BCP Council has completed its transformation by delivering a long-awaited equal pay deal. Graham Farrant explains the journey to reach this point.
EXCLUSIVE: Director suspended by county amid reorganisation vacuum
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2025
A director remains out of the office on full pay almost three months on from being suspended, The MJ understands.
Devon outlines plans for expanded devo deal
By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2025
Council leaders in Devon are pressing ahead with expanded devolution plans, without the need for ...
EXCLUSIVE: Director suspended by county amid reorganisation vacuum
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2025
A director remains out of the office on full pay almost three months on from being suspended, The...
Reform council asks officers to look at single Kent unitary
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2025
Kent CC’s Reform UK leader has asked officers to draw up a detailed options appraisal for a singl...
Warning over scrapping net zero targets
By Martin Ford | 29 July 2025
Councillors have been warned that attempts to ditch net zero targets could be stymied by Governme...
Durham tightens HMO rules
By Paul Marinko | 29 July 2025
Durham CC’s Reform administration has tightened Homes of Multiple Occupation (HMO) rules after it...
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Hitting the strike button
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Land of opportunity
By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 25 July 2025
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Unpicking our centralised state is a long-term endeavour
By Jessica Studdert | 30 July 2025
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Devon outlines plans for expanded devo deal
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Reflecting on devolution
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Katherine Fairclough considers the power of partnership in the Liverpool City Region.
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