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REORGANISATION
28 years later - lessons from Herefordshire's unitary journey
By Cllr Roger Phillips | 19 August 2026
Reflecting on Herefordshire Council’s reorganisation 28 years ago, leader Cllr Jonathan Lester and chairman Cllr Roger Phillips say experience suggests structures are only the beginning.
LGA
LGA stabilises but still faces major challenges
By Heather Jameson | 12 August 2026
As devolution and local government reorganisation reshape the sector, the LGA has improved its fi...
PEOPLE
Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026
The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.
LGA
With political change comes opportunity
By Cllr Eamonn O'Brien | 23 July 2026
In his first column for The MJ, chair of the Local Government Association Cllr Eamonn O'Brien say...
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation shake-up
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Recruitment specialist outlines LGR impact on jobs as scramble for newly-created roles likely to ...
LEADERSHIP
Talent: A challenge councils are not solving
By Sandra Farquharson | 21 July 2026
With fewer than 5% of the workforce under 25, Sandra Farquharson argues that councils must stop t...
COUNCIL TAX
Select committee chair urges Burnham to reform council tax
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2026
Andy Burnham has been urged to reform council tax by a select committee chair.
PAY
LGA warns councils 'sidelined' by social care Fair Pay Agreement
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2026
Councils are to be ‘sidelined’ by a negotiating body representing care workers, the Local Governm...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Working around political revolts
By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2026
How can the wave of ‘challenger’ political administrations work successfully with leadership team...
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH
Neighbourhood health cannot exist without local government
By Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE | 08 July 2026
As the Local Government Association launches a new online Neighbourhood Heath Hub this week, Cllr...
SOCIAL CARE
Funding pledge could shackle social care reform
By Martin Ford | 07 July 2026
The prospects for social care reform under an Andy Burnham government could be constrained by his...
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Head of Housing Management
£89,037 to £92,538
You’ll enhance our emphasis on quality assurance and getting things ‘right first time’ – making better use of technology in our approach Apply for this job
Head of Local Taxation
£79,119 - £82,368
This is a key leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of business rates and council tax Apply for this job
Head of Highways, Transport & Parking
£69,083 - £75,442 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Transport, Highways & Parking to join our Neighbourhood Services leadership team. Apply for this job
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