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GENERAL ELECTION

A good time for the sector to have friends in high places

By Jonathan Werran | 05 July 2024

Jonathan Werran asks what the sector can expect from the new government, and says stopping more s...

LABOUR

Tirelessly toiling for us all

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2024

Elections couldn’t happen without the hard work of local government – yet it has been rarely ment...

DEVOLUTION

The octopus as an exciting ideal model for devolution

By Claire Spencer | 03 July 2024

Claire Spencer says the politics of devolution focuses on red lines, postcode lotteries and unhel...

HOWARD BERNSTEIN

We did it Howard's way

By Greg Clark | 01 July 2024

With the sector still mourning the recent death of Sir Howard Bernstein, Greg Clark gives The MJ ...

FINANCE

The reality behind the pledges

26 June 2024

A week ahead of the General Election, The MJ delves into the manifestos of the three main parties...

DEVOLUTION

The importance of recognising a commitment to service

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

As we hurtle towards the General Election, devolution is set to go wider and deeper, embedded in ...

FINANCE

A fiscal crossroads for Labour

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2024

Will an incoming Labour government seize the initiative on fiscal devolution as a way of driving ...

FINANCE

The manifestos: could they change local government for the better?

By Claire Ward | 25 June 2024

Claire Ward looks at the manifestos and says a new government is an opportunity for an honest and...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies

By Heather Jameson | 22 June 2024

Former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, has died, aged 71.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Mayors united

By Giles Roca | 18 June 2024

There probably hasn’t been a better chance in the last few decades for meaningful devolution, but...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council