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DEVOLUTION

Madchesterism: Putting music at the heart of devolution

By Tom Kiehl | 17 September 2026

New research makes clear the next phase of devolution is an opportunity to treat music as part of the economic, social and physical part of local communities, says Tom Kiehl.

SUSTAINABILITY

Using design competitions to unlock innovation, sustainability and collaboration

08 September 2026

Selecting the right design approach is crucial when delivering a project. When Abercrombie and Ke...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution is transforming transport and more in the Liverpool City Region

By Richard McGuckin | 07 September 2026

As the Liverpool City Region moves ‘to take control of buses, refresh our entire transport fleet,...

Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time

By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026

The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better t...

LEADERSHIP

When pragmatism becomes an excuse for bad leadership

By Blair McPherson | 21 August 2026

Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives can distinguish necessary tough decisions from lead...

LIBRARIES

Cherishing the value of public libraries

By Ivan Wadeson | 03 August 2026

Ivan Wadeson reflects on the importance of championing and cherishing libraries and what the new ...

HERITAGE

Let's treat heritage buildings as civic infrastructure

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2026

Jonathan Werran asks if heritage buildings can prove an unlikely policy winner for a prime minist...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Why culture will determine success

By Caroline Green | 27 July 2026

Strong culture drives successful transitions, collaboration, innovation and lasting organisationa...

REORGANISATION

A generational chance to rethink digital government

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2026

As local government undergoes widespread reorganisation, Oracle and The MJ held a timely round ta...

LIBRARIES

The National Year of Reading: Creating New Pathways into Reading

By Rebecca Gediking | 13 July 2026

During the National Year of Reading, Rebecca Gediking, Library Services Director, GLL, explains h...

POLITICS

Political change tests organisational maturity

By Adele Wylie | 09 July 2026

Reform UK controls North Northamptonshire Council, having won the majority of seats in the 2025 e...