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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Top insights on adversity

By Ann McGauran | 12 January 2021

Leadership in local government was tested in 2020 like never before. Here, chief executives refle...

COMMUNICATIONS

Learning the lessons from past pandemics

By Bob Gordon | 07 January 2021

Bob Gordon asks what we can learn from local responses to past pandemics. He says preparation, co...

TROUBLED FAMILIES

'We're still not doing what works in many areas'

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

Are the Government’s latest early years’ initiatives enough to improve the life chances for vulne...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Starting a journey of improvement

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

Jenny Turnross talks to Ann McGauran about Birmingham Children’s Trust’s progress with improving ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

What a year!

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

The MJ reflects on another year in local government, significantly influenced by the pandemic tha...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A good port in a storm?

By Ann McGauran | 07 December 2020

Rishi Sunak says freeports will cut red tape and taxes for UK businesses. But are they the right ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No local exit from the economic emergency?

By Ann McGauran | 02 December 2020

Ann McGauran reports from a Centre for Progressive Policy debate on the longer-term investment ne...

HEALTH

A dose of reality

By Ann McGauran | 01 December 2020

What will the main challenges be for the sector as local government gears up for a prominent role...

SOCIAL CARE

More cash, but not enough

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2020

With its £5.5bn extra funding for local government next year the Spending Review may have deliver...

HEALTH

Casting light on a dark problem

By Ann McGauran | 25 November 2020

An innovative integrated approach to tackling drug-related harm in Blackpool is achieving promisi...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council