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POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG working to overhaul Best Value
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is working on a review and update of Best Value guidance, The MJ can reveal.
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall delay to reorganisation legislation
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
Reform UK vows to ‘be awkward’ to thwart government plans for local government reorganisation.
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
CCN will ensure councils in county and rural areas remain central
By Simon Edwards | 13 May 2026
'Local government reorganisation may reshape councils, but like political change, it will not alt...
LEADERSHIP
Committed to communities
By Heather Jameson | 13 May 2026
Sophie Broadfield, chief executive of Bath and North East Somerset Council, talks to Heather Jame...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026
Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026
Birmingham City Council could open itself up to equal pay liabilities worth £200m if a proposed d...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Denham criticises Pride in Place
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2026
A former local government secretary under the last Labour Government has criticised the party’s f...
DEVOLUTION
Regional devolution can help rebuild trust in government through growth
By Ben Lucas | 29 April 2026
Devolution offers a chance to restore people’s faith in government, writes Ben Lucas.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline
By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026
‘Clear and credible concerns’ have been raised by experts that some council children’s services w...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Right to Buy reforms confirmed
By William Eichler | 28 April 2026
Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reduc...
ADCS
'Banging the table for children'
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026
The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in th...
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Executive Director Finance and Resources
£168,135 to £230,985
Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Regulatory Services
£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package
Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job
Director of Law and Governance
Up to £150,000
Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job
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