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CULTURE
Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time
By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026
The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better to herald the dawn of a new era, says Sheila Oxtoby.
PLANNING
Planning in uncertain times
By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026
Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and...
REORGANISATION
Do devolution differently: without LGR
By Colin Copus | 14 August 2026
Steve Leach and Colin Copus write an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to r...
FINANCE
How to turn one council pound into many
By Dawn Bébe | 13 August 2026
Dawn Bébe looks at how councils can stretch limited funding, unlock community investment and stre...
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...
FINANCE
Preparing new councils for local government reorganisation
By Nina Philippidis | 12 August 2026
Nina Philippidis looks at how councils can prepare effectively for local government reorganisatio...
DEVOLUTION
Rewiring or short circuit?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 12 August 2026
Jonathan Carr-West looks at the obstacles the Government will have to tackle in its devolution Wh...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Total Place: Still all about leadership
By Stephen Taylor | 29 July 2026
Stephen Taylor and Max Wide reflect on the lessons from Total Place 1.0 and the implications for ...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Lessons in demand from Japan
By Simon Fletcher | 29 July 2026
Keith Kelly and Simon Fletcher look at what Japan’s prevention-first approach can teach England’s...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution and reorganisation: Turning structural reform into community power
By Jon Rowney | 29 July 2026
Structures enable devolution, but community power ultimately determines lasting local public serv...
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...
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- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
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- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
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Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
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