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Following the discovery of vulnerabilities within the PHP programming language, Mark Brett looks at how local government leaders can strengthen cyber resilience, manage vulnerabilities and protect ...

AI

AI Innovation: Shifting from experimentation to transformation in local government

By MJ Correspondent | 29 October 2026

The shortlisted entries from last year's The MJ Awards showcased councils moving beyond pilots to...

AI

North Yorkshire's AI disrupters

By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2026

As a local authority at the forefront of using artificial intelligence, North Yorkshire Council i...

HOMELESSNESS

Welsh lessons to end homelessness

By Cllr Sara Burch | 14 October 2026

Sara Burch looks at how Welsh councils are using prevention, political will and housing investmen...

PUBLIC HEALTH

How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces

By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026

Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance sm...

REGENERATION

Local markets are the key to re-invigorating our high streets

By Rosie Maguire | 05 October 2026

Local markets can revitalise high streets, strengthen communities and build resilient local econo...

COMMUNICATIONS

Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants

By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026

Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Using data to plan the future of adult social care

By Pete Sidgwick | 17 September 2026

Hilary Hall and Pete Sidgwick look at how shared intelligence can help councils anticipate demand...

WORKFORCE

Giving the people of Ealing a headstart

By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026

Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...

COMMUNICATIONS

Rethinking media relations

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026

Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...

HIGHWAYS

Community 20: safer streets co-created with local people

By Cllr Lisa Spivey | 01 September 2026

Gloucestershire’s Community 20 and Safer Roads initiatives are aimed at reducing speed limits and...