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CULTURE
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 to herald the dawn of a new era, says Sheila Oxtoby.
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...
GOVERNANCE
Leading in an age of anger
By Robin Tuddenham | 07 July 2026
Robin Tuddenham says poor behaviour is making local government leadership harder, making stronger...
CULTURE
Cultural uses: From estate to asset
By Dan Buck | 02 July 2026
Dan Buck looks at how culture can unlock new income for public bodies.
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How a social enterprise built a winning workforce
By Rachel Law | 25 June 2026
Donna Hall and Rachel Law outline how PossAbilities shows that culture, leadership and person-cen...
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