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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Government must match mayoral responsibility with the resources to make it real
By Andrew Carter | 08 April 2026
A significantly expanded Mayoral Capacity Fund would allow MCAs to recruit the commercial, financial and technical expertise they currently lack, says Andrew Carter.
HEALTH
Health devolution: opportunity or distraction?
By Katherine Merrifield | 07 April 2026
It remains to be seen if giving the Mayors of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire greater over...
REORGANISATION
Toil, then trouble on LGR
By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026
The Government has announced its decisions on new unitaries in four of the Devolution Priority Pr...
REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibili...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Fiscal devolution must be rolled out to as many regions as possible, as quickly as possible
By Shevaun Haviland | 30 March 2026
Allowing regions to retain a share of tax revenues aligns incentives in a way businesses instinct...
DATA & DIGITAL
Ensuring Wigan has a big role to play in a digital future
By Cllr Nazia Rehman | 24 March 2026
Wigan is harnessing the regenerative power of AI with positive implications for the local economy...
LEADERSHIP
Maximising the power of partnership and investment in the East Midlands
By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2026
A year into her role as the first permanent chief of EMCCA, Amy Harhoff is eying the prize of a s...
FINANCE
The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
By Cllr Claire Holland | 24 March 2026
Claire Holland says the overnight visitor levy must benefit London’s local services and help driv...
DEVOLUTION
Baroness Taylor: Reorganisation will boost Government's devolution confidence
By Dan Peters | 23 March 2026
Local government minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage has told The MJ reorganisation will give o...
FINANCE
Fiscal devolution would give mayors crucial levers over tax and spend
By Andrew Carter | 23 March 2026
Andrew Carter says that to guarantee cities’ autonomy and mark what the Chancellor calls a ‘genui...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Company clusters: the key to success
By Vasant Chari | 20 March 2026
Backing high-growth potential businesses in the Black Country and elsewhere is vital for boosting...
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Head of Revenue & Benefits
up to £66,952
Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Housing & Communities
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Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Principal Workplace and Facilities Manager
£58,239 - £67,030
Are you looking to play a pivotal role in driving performance, shaping strategy, and leading a professional team across multiple locations? Apply for this job
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