FINANCE

Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024

While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather Jameson. 'What if councils embraced a little transparency and used this new data to create their own ...

FINANCE

Transparency calls over monitoring officer departure

By Dan Peters | 08 April 2024

Salford City Council’s opposition leader has called for transparency over a settlement agreement ...

WHITEHALL

Support for Zane's Law gathers momentum

By Mark Conrad | 02 April 2024

Two more councils have backed calls for greater transparency over contaminated land and waters fo...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Chiefs back ethnicity pay gap reporting

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Council chiefs have backed proposals that would place a duty on local authorities to collect data...

PLANNING

A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability

By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023

With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

New North Yorkshire Council urged to live stream meetings

By Mark Whitehead | 17 April 2023

Councillors in Scarborough have urged the new North Yorkshire Council to live stream all its meet...

LEGISLATION

Perfecting the art of procurement

By John Tizard | 04 April 2023

The Procurement Bill should have been bolder and stronger, says John Tizard. But there is nothing...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Seek transparency to avoid failure

21 March 2023

The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at transpare...

FINANCE

Dealing with reputational risks

By Jamie Ounan | 21 March 2023

With the environmental, social and governance agenda becoming a key force shaping global investme...

FINANCE

Cause of local authority audit delays 'multi-faceted'

By Mark Whitehead | 07 March 2023

Stakeholders in the local audit system must continue efforts to secure timely publication of audi...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...

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Director of Strategic Transport and Connectivity

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This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented leader to shape the future of transport and connectivity right at the heart of London. Apply for this job

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