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A generational chance to rethink digital government
REORGANISATION

A generational chance to rethink digital government

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2026

As local government undergoes widespread reorganisation, Oracle and The MJ held a timely round table looking at the impact on digital transformation. Martin Ford reports.

SOCIAL HOUSING

Building digital foundations for social housing

By Lord Chris Holmes | 10 July 2026

Lord Chris Holmes looks at how AI and digital infrastructure can help social housing deliver safe...

AI

Mandarin warns Microsoft are not councils' 'friends'

By Paul Marinko | 08 July 2026

A leading Whitehall digital expert has warned councils artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead...

AI

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?

By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026

Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...

CYBER SECURITY

Getting ready for 'game-changer' Cyber Security Act: Five steps for councils

By Peter Jones | 26 May 2026

Peter Jones identifies key steps for boards to deliver their action plans and enhanced security p...

FINANCE

Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience

By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026

Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...

AI

Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial

By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026

There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, ...

PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

TRANSFORMATION

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...

AI

Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic

By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026

Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...

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Director of Law and Governance

up to £140,445 per annum

Leading with integrity. Governing with confidence. Delivering for Islington. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

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Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job

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