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Local government: With political change comes opportunity,
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Local government: With political change comes opportunity,

By Cllr Eamonn O'Brien | 23 July 2026

In his first column for The MJ, new chair of the Local Government Association Eamonn O'Brien says that 'unless we act now, the country risks entering the 2030s and 2040s with weaker communities, hi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Making local growth happen

By David Godfrey | 23 July 2026

As Andy Burnham takes office, David Godfrey considers the further steps the new PM could do to s...

IMPROVEMENT

Is public service delivery really dead?

By Ben Page | 22 July 2026

Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...

DEVOLUTION

Creating the civic architecture for regional growth

By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026

As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...

HOUSING

The problem with housing: Viability

By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2026

Uncertainty, viability and devolution: local authorities face a collection of hurdles and opportu...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham urged to give greater fiscal responsibility to regions

By Joe Lepper | 16 July 2026

Mayors should be given a 2.5p share of income tax to spend in their area, according to a moderate...

DEVOLUTION

Bringing dynamism into devolution

By Mike Emmerich | 08 July 2026

Mike Emmerich introduces his new review focused on building growth-capable strategic authorities ...

RESILIENCE

Food security: National challenge, local solution

By David Godfrey | 02 July 2026

With the international crisis in the Gulf just the latest of threats to UK food security, Carol F...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham and the next step for devolution

By Andrew Carter | 01 July 2026

Greater fiscal powers would give mayors stronger incentives to deliver sustainable economic growt...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham's devolution mission

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2026

Poised to enter No10, Andy Burnham has put devolution firmly at the centre of his leadership pitc...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement

By Virginia Ponton | 30 June 2026

The final challenge of LG Challenge 2026 called on teams to develop a long-term approach to manag...

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