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CYBER SECURITY
When a software flaw becomes a council wide concern
By Mark Brett | 02 November 2026
Following the discovery of vulnerabilities within the PHP programming language, Mark Brett looks at how local government leaders can strengthen cyber resilience, manage vulnerabilities and protect ...
AI
AI Innovation: Shifting from experimentation to transformation in local government
By MJ Correspondent | 29 October 2026
The shortlisted entries from last year's The MJ Awards showcased councils moving beyond pilots to...
AI
North Yorkshire's AI disrupters
By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2026
As a local authority at the forefront of using artificial intelligence, North Yorkshire Council i...
HOMELESSNESS
Welsh lessons to end homelessness
By Cllr Sara Burch | 14 October 2026
Sara Burch looks at how Welsh councils are using prevention, political will and housing investmen...
PUBLIC HEALTH
How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces
By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026
Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance sm...
REGENERATION
Local markets are the key to re-invigorating our high streets
By Rosie Maguire | 05 October 2026
Local markets can revitalise high streets, strengthen communities and build resilient local econo...
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants
By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026
Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Using data to plan the future of adult social care
By Pete Sidgwick | 17 September 2026
Hilary Hall and Pete Sidgwick look at how shared intelligence can help councils anticipate demand...
WORKFORCE
Giving the people of Ealing a headstart
By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026
Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...
COMMUNICATIONS
Rethinking media relations
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026
Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...
HIGHWAYS
Community 20: safer streets co-created with local people
By Cllr Lisa Spivey | 01 September 2026
Gloucestershire’s Community 20 and Safer Roads initiatives are aimed at reducing speed limits and...
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- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
Associate Director – Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance
£111,579 - £122,596
Shape Dudley’s future through bold investment, safe homes and transformational estate leadership. Apply for this job
Associate Director – Streetscene
£96,064 - £107,932
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Associate Director – Streetscene Apply for this job
Executive Director of Housing
£172,260 - £178,848
We will look to you to strengthen regulatory readiness, compliance and building safety; improve repairs Apply for this job
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
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