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PROCUREMENT
Procurement should be judged by outcomes, not process
By John Simons | 28 September 2026
Effective procurement frameworks should help councils turn ambitious plans into deliverable outcomes, says John Simons.
REGENERATION
Loneliness is a public health crisis: Could city branding be the cure?
By Paul Blackburn | 24 September 2026
Paul Blackburn says stronger place identities can help councils foster connection, community and ...
HOUSING
MJ Regeneration: The council homes push needs solid foundations
By Jackie Sadek | 21 September 2026
If councils are to come close to the targets to build new homes, amid the flurry of other Burnham...
REGENERATION
MJ Regeneration: A Budget to build from
By David Blackman | 17 September 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s commitment to regional economic growth predates the Burnham Government b...
HOUSING
The MJ Regeneration Supplement September 2026
By Hemming group | 17 September 2026
Including how to turn Prime Minister Andy Burnham's council homes-building pledge into reality
SIGOMA
Unlocking overlooked cities' potential
By Cllr Nadine Peatfield | 14 September 2026
Investing in Britain’s unsung cities is key to driving national growth, says vice chair of SIGOMA...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told council leaders he wants to ‘create a new settlement between...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution is transforming transport and more in the Liverpool City Region
By Richard McGuckin | 07 September 2026
As the Liverpool City Region moves ‘to take control of buses, refresh our entire transport fleet,...
HOUSING
Turning housing ambition into local government delivery
By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2026
Andy Burnham’s pledges to end rough sleeping and usher in the biggest post-war council housebuild...
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 t...
PLACE-MAKING
Economic rewiring must also benefit towns
By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2026
Barnsley’s story shows why towns need long-term investment, says Sarah Norman.
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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
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
Director of Finance
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Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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