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The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo
DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government. The National Audit Office (NAO) and The MJ brought together a cross-section of senior officers fro...

DEVOLUTION

The march of the metro mayors

By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026

Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...

FINANCE

Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025

Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...

FINANCE

Budget: The effects on combined and strategic authorities

By Tiffany Cloynes | 05 December 2025

Tiffany Cloynes looks at at the financial implications of the Budget for combined authorities and...

PROCUREMENT

Future Forum North: Councils urged to take 'grown up' approach to partnership boundaries

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2025

Councils have been urged to take a ‘grown up’ approach and ‘lean into’ the boundaries that work f...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Harnessing defence in Hunts

By Paul Marinko | 03 December 2025

As Huntingdonshire grapples with reorganisation, the district council is working hard to ensure u...

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...

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...

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Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

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We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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