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EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall exploring adding teeth to standards regime
WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall exploring adding teeth to standards regime

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2026

Whitehall officials are attempting to add teeth to the standards regime despite the lack of a primary legislation vehicle to bring reform, The MJ understands.

COHESION

LGA conference: Call for councils to fly St George's Cross

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

Councils have been asked to fly the St George’s Cross in a show of support for England in their w...

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...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Working around political revolts

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2026

How can the wave of ‘challenger’ political administrations work successfully with leadership team...

PAY

Rethinking councillor pay for stronger democracy

By Dr Jason Lowther | 07 July 2026

New evidence urges fairer councillor remuneration to strengthen participation, diversity, governa...

COUNCILLORS

Low allowances a barrier to new councillors

By Joe Lepper | 02 July 2026

Councillors’ allowances are blighted by regional disparities, are failing to keep pace with infla...

AI

Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...

LEADERSHIP

The burden of borrowed enthusiasm

By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026

Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is ex...

GOVERNANCE

Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2026

Without stronger standards, intimidation of senior officers threatens recruitment, innovation and...

SOLACE

EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds

By Neil Merrick | 25 June 2026

Abusive and other inappropriate behaviour by councillors is taking its toll on senior staff, a su...

REORGANISATION

Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2026

Two of the largest councils in Hampshire have become the latest to launch a legal challenges agai...

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frederica-diamanta

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)

Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724

At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Senior Project Manager

£50,269 - £53,460

You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Team Manager - Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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