ECONOMIC GROWTH

The natural place for investment

By Kathy O’Leary | 10 May 2023

Stroud DC's online economic development ‘prospectus’ sets out why the district is ‘The Natural Pl...

SCRUTINY

Effective politicians are comfortable in their own skin

By Claire Kober | 10 May 2023

Good political outcomes are not secured by alpha males exerting brute force and iron willpower, s...

CULTURE

A statue of limitations

25 April 2023

She’s only been gone five minutes yet some council folk are trying to consign Queen Elizabeth II ...

CULTURE

A Royal pain

25 April 2023

Breathe a huge sigh of relief.

CULTURE

Confidence is key

18 April 2023

The latest in The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure looks at the need fo...

SOLACE

Lessons on leadership and governance

By Professor Catherine Staite | 18 April 2023

Paul Dossett and Professor Catherine Staite consider what can be learned from the varied and comp...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A life to outlast us

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

The idea of leaving a legacy can mean very different things. Three speakers outlined their experi...

CULTURE

Basbousa business

04 April 2023

The Local Government Association launched the sector’s K-Hub – or knowledge hub – with the best o...

WHITEHALL

Government moves to introduce mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse

By Mark Conrad | 03 April 2023

Councils are braced for reforms to improve the tackling of grooming gangs – including mandatory r...

WHITEHALL

Council provided £1m loan amid collapse fears

By Mark Conrad | 27 March 2023

Coventry City Council provided a £1m loan to a failing cultural trust knowing there was a risk of...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

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South Derbyshire District Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council