The changing face of leadership
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, what should future chief executive roles look like? And are councils attracting, retaining and nurturin...

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What is the future of commercialism?

By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Commercialism in local government has had its ups and downs. A Local Partnerships and The MJ roun...

frederica-diamanta

Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Director - Housing, Specialist Housing and Community Safety

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for an experienced Housing and Community professional to join our leadership team... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Director (Practice, Improvement and Quality)

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director (Practice, Improvement and Quality)... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Director - Housing, Specialist Housing and Community Safety

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for an experienced Housing and Community professional to join our leadership team... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Director (Practice, Improvement and Quality)

£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director (Practice, Improvement and Quality)... Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council