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IMPROVEMENT
Is public service delivery really dead?
By Ben Page | 22 July 2026
Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shaped much more by how services are experienced, communicated and perceived, writes Ben Page.
PEOPLE
EXCLUSIVE: Tuckley steps down from Slough as Thurrock hires new chief
By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2026
Slough BC managing director commissioner Will Tuckley is expected to step down, The MJ understands.
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 ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Norfolk's vision pays off for children
By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026
Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...
IMPROVEMENT
Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026
A council has been warned it must take immediate steps to cut costs, including ‘reshaping’ its wo...
REORGANISATION
Peers call for reorganisation reset
By Joe Lepper | 28 May 2026
Peers have called for a ‘fundamental reset’ around local government reorganisation (LGR) among De...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform UK council hit by trebling of councillor conduct complaints
By Joe Lepper | 18 May 2026
Peers have raised concerns about the impact of increasing reports of negative member behaviour on...
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
CQC hands out third inadequate rating
By Joe Lepper | 18 May 2026
Salford City Council is the third council to be rated inadequate for its adult social care servic...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG working to overhaul Best Value
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is working on a review and upda...
ELECTIONS
How local government absorbs political change
By Blair McPherson | 11 May 2026
The predictions are of new parties in power, new leaders in charge, disruption and inexperience r...
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...
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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)
Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724
At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job
Senior Project Manager
£50,269 - £53,460
You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects Apply for this job
Team Manager - Youth Justice Service
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader Apply for this job
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