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REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibility comes with an expectation that local areas will present well-evidenced, coherent and deliverable ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Fiscal devolution must be rolled out to as many regions as possible, as quickly as possible
By Shevaun Haviland | 30 March 2026
Allowing regions to retain a share of tax revenues aligns incentives in a way businesses instinct...
DATA & DIGITAL
Ensuring Wigan has a big role to play in a digital future
By Cllr Nazia Rehman | 24 March 2026
Wigan is harnessing the regenerative power of AI with positive implications for the local economy...
LEADERSHIP
Maximising the power of partnership and investment in the East Midlands
By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2026
A year into her role as the first permanent chief of EMCCA, Amy Harhoff is eying the prize of a s...
FINANCE
The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
By Cllr Claire Holland | 24 March 2026
Claire Holland says the overnight visitor levy must benefit London’s local services and help driv...
DEVOLUTION
Baroness Taylor: Reorganisation will boost Government's devolution confidence
By Dan Peters | 23 March 2026
Local government minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage has told The MJ reorganisation will give o...
FINANCE
Fiscal devolution would give mayors crucial levers over tax and spend
By Andrew Carter | 23 March 2026
Andrew Carter says that to guarantee cities’ autonomy and mark what the Chancellor calls a ‘genui...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Company clusters: the key to success
By Vasant Chari | 20 March 2026
Backing high-growth potential businesses in the Black Country and elsewhere is vital for boosting...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Missions mirage
By Jonathan Werran | 18 March 2026
The absence of a genuine national growth plan and an accompanying plausible narrative is a block ...
PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM
Places: a call for more coterminosity
By Dr Catherine Howe | 18 March 2026
Catherine Howe asks: What if, instead of tussles over public sector reform between places and Whi...
FINANCE
Chancellor to give local leaders control over national taxes
By Paul Marinko | 17 March 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to give ‘local leaders’ spending control of some national t...
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
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
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
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
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