Reforming and transforming
REORGANISATION

Reforming and transforming

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameson reports from a webinar hosted by Penna, CIPFA and The MJ – and Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Ch...

LEADERSHIP

The changing face of leadership

By Paul Marinko | 29 January 2025

As local government enters a period which is likely to create great change within the sector, wha...

AI

Fearing to tread but longing to learn

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

A delicate balance between worries over risks and excitement at possibilities is shaping local go...

FINANCE

Local government: a case of Budget blues or burdens?

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2024

With Labour now over the hurdle of its first Budget, local government has plenty to contemplate a...

SEND

Putting the children first

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2024

As part of the National Audit Office (NAO)’s study into Governmental support for children with sp...

WHITEHALL

What lies ahead for local government?

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024

With council coffers looking decidedly unhealthy, The MJ and Norse Group brought together senior ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

An uplifting social alliance

By Mark Whitehead | 26 March 2024

Young people with learning disabilities want to work, but more supported internships are needed. ...

WHITEHALL

Tackling homelessness

By Paul Marinko | 05 February 2024

Homelessness is piling pressure on squeezed council budgets. The MJ and the National Audit Office...

FINANCE

Is this the end of innovation?

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2024

Is there a tendency among council members to play it safe and avoid risks? Norse Group and The MJ...

SOCIAL CARE

AI: The future for local government

By Heather Jameson | 08 November 2023

Last week, Rishi Sunak brought world leaders to Bletchley Park to focus on AI, but what will it m...

WHITEHALL

Keeping a closer eye on the data

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2023

Are councils making use of data to streamline services? Certainly the Government, in launching Of...

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Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

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Oxfordshire County Council

Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

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Nottinghamshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

up to £106k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council