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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 says that, unless we act now, the country risks entering the 2030s and 2040s with weaker communities, h...
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...
ASYLYM
Reform calls on Burnham to give councils asylum powers
By William Eichler | 22 July 2026
Reform UK has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham demanding local authorities be given the...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham promises to give councils more powers as Rayner returns to replace Reed
By Neil Merrick | 20 July 2026
Andy Burnham has promised to give councils greater powers to tackle problems such as rough sleepi...
HOUSING
The problem with housing: Viability
By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2026
Uncertainty, viability and devolution: local authorities face a collection of hurdles and opportu...
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...
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH
How can we make neighbourhood health work?
By Lee Peart | 10 July 2026
Healthcare leaders discussed local and national levers needed to scale and sustain healthy neighb...
HOUSING
Councils risk becoming housing enforcement 'paper tiger'
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger’ in enforcing housing standards, the Gove...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026
Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...
HOUSING
Decent Homes: raising the bar on quality, trust and sustainability
By Jake Fellows | 09 July 2026
The update of the Decent Homes Standard offers new opportunities for the sector, writes Jake Fell...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
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In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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