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FISCAL DEVOLUTION
The mindset shifts that can secure fiscal devo
By Piali Das Gupta | 28 July 2026
Successful fiscal devolution requires bolder local leadership, measured risk-taking and fewer central government constraints, says Piali Das Gupta.
DEVOLUTION
Rayner's three steps towards helping deliver devolution
By Gil Richards | 28 July 2026
Gil Richards looks at how Angela Rayner, reappointed as secretary of state for housing, communiti...
FINANCE
Local government finance: This time of year can feel like a sweet spot
By Adele Taylor | 27 July 2026
Adele Taylor says this point of the year is fascinating for local government chief financial offi...
REORGANISATION
Local government reorganisation: Why culture will determine success
By Caroline Green | 27 July 2026
Strong culture drives successful transitions, collaboration, innovation and lasting organisationa...
FINANCE
Councils' financial pressures: The story behind rising EFS demand
By Joanne Pitt | 27 July 2026
Analysis by CIPFA of requests by councils for exceptional financial support (EFS) shows some are ...
HOUSING
The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?
By Philip Allin | 24 July 2026
Government's new towns programme needs broader locations, stronger delivery, and strategic infras...
PREVENTION
Neighbourhood health: Building prevention through community power
By Matt Skinner | 24 July 2026
With a new Prime Minister at the helm promising to help people to ‘live well’, Matt Skinner looks...
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...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Making local growth happen
By David Godfrey | 23 July 2026
As Andy Burnham takes office, David Godfrey considers the further steps the Prime Minister could ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham's new broom needs to be more than just hocus pocus
By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2026
Burnham’s new Cabinet faces urgent challenges in local government finance, housing, devolution an...
SIGOMA
Maintaining momentum for SIGOMA members under a new government
By Cllr Andrew Husband | 22 July 2026
As the new Prime Minister starts to present his political vision, vice-chair of SIGOMA Cllr Andre...
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