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Turning delay into delivery
DEVOLUTION

Turning delay into delivery

By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral elections and a furore over local government reorganisation, but chief executive Ruth Adams is now l...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Half of LGA meetings shrouded in secrecy

By Joe Lepper | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has insisted it is looking to ‘maximise transparency’ desp...

LEGAL

Why the Golden Triangle matters

By Helen Bradley | 07 August 2026

Good governance is about more than legal compliance. Strong leadership and healthy organisational...

GOVERNANCE

Don't make politics the enemy of good governance

By Hamida Ali | 06 August 2026

Hamida Ali and Mel Stevens argue politics is not an obstacle to good governance. The challenge is...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Councils suffering from asylum data blackout

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2026

A Government review of asylum accommodation data-sharing arrangements remains ongoing five months...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Why culture will determine success

By Caroline Green | 27 July 2026

Strong culture drives successful transitions, collaboration, innovation and lasting organisationa...

HOUSING

The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?

By Philip Allin | 24 July 2026

Government's new towns programme needs broader locations, stronger delivery, and strategic infras...

REORGANISATION

A generational chance to rethink digital government

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2026

As local government undergoes widespread reorganisation, Oracle and The MJ held a timely round ta...

DEVOLUTION

Creating the civic architecture for regional growth

By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026

As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Hard truths facing the NHS

By Matthew Taylor | 21 July 2026

As Andy Burnham arrives at No10, Matthew Taylor argues that real NHS transformation demands upfro...

ASSURANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Independent assurance panel fails to update council progress

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2026

An independent assurance panel formed to ‘support, challenge and advise’ Cheshire East Council’s ...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy

£54,495 to £58,462 An additional Market Rate Supplement of £4000 will apply. (Subject to annual review)

As the Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader, you will have specific responsibility for directing and overall management Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life

£60,532 - £63,895 per annum

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Damp Surveyor

PO4 - £49,056 to £52,194

We are seeking an experienced Damp Surveyor to join our Housing and Safer Communities department. Apply for this job

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