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BUDGET 2025
Budget: Council tax, levies and local accountability
By Iain Murray | 01 December 2025
The Budget announcements on the ‘mansion tax’, the visitor levy and SEND suggested a system stuck between increasing central control and local accountability, says Iain Murray.
DEVOLUTION
Devo Bill 'snatches' power upwards
By Dan Peters | 26 November 2025
Power is being ‘snatched upwards and away from local voices’ by the English Devolution and Commun...
CULTURE
If devolution is about identity, culture must be in the script
By Stephen Crocker | 24 November 2025
Culture must be part of the devolution playbook if the new Norfolk & Suffolk Combined Authority i...
REGENERATION
Greater Manchester unveils groundbreaking financing scheme
By Paul Marinko | 20 November 2025
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will today (Thursday) launch a new £1bn public finan...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs' pay slump
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2025
Chief executives’ advertised salaries drop below four-year inflation rate, The MJ’s data analysis...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: Cuts expected after LGA overhaul
By Dan Peters | 13 November 2025
Organisation agrees to new future operating model as chief executive promises ‘step change in how...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Employer-led vanguards to tackle workplace ill-health
By Lee Peart | 05 November 2025
Employer-led vanguards including mayoral combined authorities will drive forward Government plans...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Surrey frustration over lack of devolution timetable
By Dan Peters | 04 November 2025
Surrey leaders have expressed frustration after the Government refused to commit to the first ele...
REORGANISATION
Nine councils in Derbyshire unite behind two unitaries
By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2025
Derbyshire's councils have moved closer to a consensus with the county on reorganisation now that...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Transforming public services in Liverpool City Region
By Kirsty McLean | 24 October 2025
Kirsty McLean reveals how the Liverpool-based Office for Public Service Innovation – working with...
RECRUITMENT
Levelling up leadership
By Pete John | 23 October 2025
Pete John delves into the new world of leading in a combined authority and offers some insight in...
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£89,037 - £92,538
We’re looking for someone who can think holistically, and work in collaboration with other stakeholders Apply for this job
Culture and Inclusion Lead
Grade 11 - Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum
We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Culture & Inclusion Lead Apply for this job
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