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Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2026

Fundamental questions remain to be answered in the local government reorganisation process, The MJ Future Forum has heard.

DEVOLUTION

Burnham: Divisive politics threatens devolution

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

Devolution is under threat from the increasingly divisive nature of politics and underfunding of ...

DEVOLUTION

A pivotal moment for mayors

By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026

The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line

By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Combined authority blocks release of mass transit report

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has refused to release a report by a government body int...

PEOPLE

Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

DEVOLUTION

Minister: Devolution failing to capture public imagination

By Neil Merrick | 10 February 2026

Devolution is failing to capture the public’s imagination because councils and central government...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

DEVOLUTION

The march of the metro mayors

By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026

Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...

FINANCE

Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025

Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Director (LGR Transition)

£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)

Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

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North Yorkshire Council

Lead Technical Architect

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

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North Yorkshire Council

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