MJ Awards
Hitting the right notes
Kate Kennally deployed a musical metaphor on receiving the Chief Executive of the Year prize at The MJ Achievement Awards 2023. Here she talks to Paul Marinko about winning the title and how she has conducted Cornwall Council to success.
Stockton’s winning digital formula
Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach to creating quality education, health and care plans. Cllr Lisa Evans reflects on the achievement.
A collaborative approach reaps rewards
Robin Heap outlines how the new BCP Council’s Bike Share cycle scheme has benefited the city region in a short space of time – and in the process became a big winner at this year’s The MJ Awards.
Putting health first across the council
With entries now open for The MJ Achievement Awards 2024, there is a great chance to celebrate the work councils are doing to create healthy places, say Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale.
Celebrating positive action on health
St Helens BC’s drive and adaptability in addressing feedback from the community made it a worthy winner at The MJ Awards, say Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale.
How we became Local Authority of the Year
Barnsley’s successful transformation of its town centre, focused on The Glass Works, won the council the accolade it deserved in The MJ Awards 2023, says Sarah Norman
A leader of great integrity
Jo Roney, who worked with Lord Bob Kerslake, pays tribute to his host of accomplishments and his unerring belief in local government as a driver for positive change.
Celebrating excellence
Penna’s Dawar Hashmi reflects back on this year’s edition of The MJ Achievement Awards and explains why recognition plays such an important part in any working environment – especially within local government
Revealing excellence
The MJ Achievement Awards were an opportunity to put the energy, hard work and creativity of local government’s brightest and best in the spotlight. Heather Jameson reflects on the highlights of a remarkable day.
Local Authority of the Year revealed at The MJ Achievement Awards
Barnsley MBC has taken the coveted title of Local Authority of the Year at The MJ Achievement Awards.
Pride (In The Name of Local)
Neil Lupin talks about the importance of pride in local government.
The secret of our succession
Neil Lupin looks at the increasing importance of succession planning in local government.
Review of 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, Martin Ford looks back on the ups and downs of a year that was dominated by political drama and financial challenges.
The secret to Telford and Wrekin’s success
The success story that led to Telford and Wrekin winning The MJ’s Local Authority of the Year Award 2022 is down to leadership, members and staff, as Michael Burton reports.
An award-winning chief
The MJ Awards’ Chief Executive of the Year, Monica Fogarty, tells Heather Jameson she was thrilled to win – but adulation is not what it is all about.
London borough chief announces retirement
Former MJ local authority of the year award winner, Martin Esom, is set to retire.
Roretti joins awards sponsors
Public services consultancy Roretti has joined the list of sponsors for The MJ Awards.
Putting health equity first
Newham LBC’s winning nomination in the Place Based Approaches to Health Equity category at The MJ Awards this year showed the clear rewards of taking a system-wide approach, say Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale
Stepping up for the health of Newham
With nominations now open for The MJ Achievement Awards 2023, Jason Strelitz sets out the thinking behind Newham LBC’s 50 Steps strategy – an approach that made the council the winner of the Place Based Approaches to Health Equity in The MJ Awards 2022
Councils urged to apply for MJ Awards
Councils that are proud of their services and have made a difference to people’s lives have been urged to apply for The MJ Awards.