Title
HR
A critical role for HR
By Michael Burton | 05 November 2026
While local government reorganisation (LGR) in England is in flux, in Scotland the government recently published its own plans to resurrect a two-tier system with huge implications for staffing and...
AI
Local government: Increased use of AI poses risks
By Jon Rowney | 29 October 2026
'While we should continue to explore how AI can help us be more effective, we need to also double...
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
Councils and AI: The future is now
By Eddie Copeland | 29 October 2026
If councils want to make the most of AI they need to start thinking longer term, says Eddie Copel...
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...
WORKFORCE
Gaining value from AI
By Ben White | 26 October 2026
Greater AI literacy can deliver more innovative solutions and tangible benefits, says Ben White.
REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local government: Taking the lead
By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 October 2026
As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for ...
TECHNOLOGY
From replacement to resilience
By Kevin Kimber | 22 October 2026
Kevin Kimber looks at why the public sector's attitude to legacy infrastructure is shifting towar...
GOVERNANCE
Getting online back in line
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Social media has had a seismic impact on the political landscape, but it now faces calls to curb ...
SOLACE SUMMIT
Councils must seize chance to rewire the state
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
As he prepares to stand down from the presidency of Solace, Robin Tuddenham tells Paul Marinko ho...
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Forging the innovation nation
By Ben Lucas | 20 October 2026
Innovation is how reindustrialisation can drive good growth, writes Ben Lucas.
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