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Brave Jim squaring up for a fight
POLITICS

Brave Jim squaring up for a fight

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2026

Local government minister Jim McMahon is setting his sights on renewed reorganisation and reforming Whitehall, says Heather Jameson. 'The trouble is, the civil service may be more interested in blo...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation door open for 2028

By Ann McGauran | 01 October 2026

Some two-tier areas could still be encouraged to stick to the original reorganisation timetable d...

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2026

The Government failed to consult the Electoral Commission watchdog before it announced the cancel...

REORGANISATION

Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts

By Ann McGauran | 29 September 2026

A row has erupted at Worcestershire CC over the future of reorganisation for the county.

REORGANISATION

Local government at a crossroads

By Akash Paun | 25 September 2026

Councils face uncertainty, but reform could create opportunities for transformation and renewal, ...

SCOTLAND

Scots structure plans opens the door to debate

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026

If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economicall...

REORGANISATION

Getting ahead of council reform in Nottinghamshire

By Ann McGauran | 22 September 2026

Nottinghamshire’s councils are developing a framework covering safe, legal, transformational and ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Dithering continues despite Burnham's push for devolution

By By Joe Lepper | 17 September 2026

Joe Lepper finds devolution geographies in many places are far from being settled despite Prime M...

FINANCE

Local government reorganisation: Assessing the financial impact of delay

By Tracy Bingham | 17 September 2026

Tracy Bingham looks at what the council reorganisation pause means for costs, savings, affordabil...

REORGANISATION

Is this the end for LGR?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 14 September 2026

The Government’s rethink on reorganisation creates profound uncertainty for the sector, says Jona...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle

By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026

Dan Peters reports on how the reorganisation delay unfolded and the initial reaction from a shock...

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Director of Governance and Civic Services

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

London Borough of Merton

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

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