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Why mayors don't get our vote

By John Stewart | 23 June 2008

George Jones and John Stewart argue why they are opposed to directly-elected mayors

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End of term report

By John Stewart | 13 February 2008

George Jones and John Stewart support many of the proposals in the recent Councillors’ Commission...

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An old idea, best left buried

By John Stewart | 06 February 2008

David Cameron’s proposal for local referenda on council taxes is a retread of a suggestion by Mic...

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We're still tackling those wicked issues

By John Stewart | 15 November 2007

'Wicked' issues are unsolved and hard-to-resolve problems - and local government encounters them ...

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Local government's constitutional right

By John Stewart | 22 August 2007

Gordon Brown's plans to consider the constitution include councils, but they should be seen as mo...

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When the jury is still out

By John Stewart | 01 August 2007

In ‘Brown’s constitutional challenge’ (The MJ, 21 June), we put forward tests to assess Gordon B...

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Comparing Lyons to Layfield

By John Stewart | 12 April 2007

The Lyons report is a major contribution to the development of local government in the 20th centu...

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Hello to the bye-laws

By John Stewart | 28 February 2007

New powers to enact bye-laws without Whitehall permission could be a boon to local authorities’ ‘...

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Making friends and influencing people

By John Stewart | 10 January 2007

No-one has explained why it was essential to issue the White Paper on local government in October.

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Free the mayoral chains

By John Stewart | 20 December 2006

The Government is pushing for directly-elected mayors – and there is talk of directly-elected cab...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

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Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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