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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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Warnings over Labour devolution drive

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2024

A Labour drive to fill in the devolution map will take time and energy away from deepening devolu...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council