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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...

IMPROVEMENT

Is public service delivery really dead?

By Ben Page | 22 July 2026

Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution is an opportunity, but it needs space to breathe

By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 July 2026

Reorganisation presents the opportunity to think more creatively about constitutions and place-ba...

DEVOLUTION

Creating the civic architecture for regional growth

By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026

As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Transport Programmes

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Public Transport

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Neighbourhoods

£90,865 - £111,270

Brent Council is looking for a Head of Neighbourhoods, a significant role with responsibility for a wide portfolio. Apply for this job

Brent Council

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