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REGENERATION

Regeneration: Liberating nature-based infrastructure

By Stephen O'Malley | 13 May 2026

Local authorities lack the funding and co-ordination to respond effectively to climate risks like...

ELECTIONS

Losing control again

By Jonathan Werran | 12 May 2026

After an election that fragmented political allegiance, consideration must be paid to the grey ro...

GOVERNANCE

Turning more complex council politics into effective local governance

By Owen Mapley | 12 May 2026

Officer-member relationships matter more than ever in local government’s new reality, and the pri...

LEGISLATION

Councils have the power to shape national policy

By Alison Potter | 05 May 2026

The Sustainable Communities Acts and the powers to initiate legislation were designed precisely t...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks

By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026

A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn

By By Joe Lepper | 30 April 2026

Local government reorganisation in Devon is ‘causing a distraction’ for the region’s fledgling co...

MAYORS

Ministers still unconvinced by Tees Valley's Best Value

By Paul Marinko | 27 April 2026

The Government has said it continues to require assurances that Tees Valley Combined Authority (T...

GOVERNANCE

Why CfGS is needed now more than ever

By Ed Hammond | 23 April 2026

As Ed Hammond departs for pastures new, the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny’s deputy chief exe...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Rethinking the Better Care Fund

By Mark Palethorpe | 22 April 2026

Moving integrated care from rhetoric to reality calls for an urgent review of how resources like ...

LEADERSHIP

Attracting and developing talented people is crucial for local government

By Gill Kneller | 21 April 2026

In her final column for The MJ before her retirement, Gill Kneller says attracting and developing...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer

up to £160,217

The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job

Cheshire West & Chester

Director of Finance

highly competitive

Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job

Torbay Council

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