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Putting innovation at the heart of devo
DEVOLUTION

Putting innovation at the heart of devo

By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026

Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better services and regional prosperity, says Kathy Nothstine.

DEVOLUTION

Rayner's three steps towards helping deliver devolution

By Gil Richards | 28 July 2026

Gil Richards looks at how Angela Rayner, reappointed as secretary of state for housing, communiti...

HOUSING

The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?

By Philip Allin | 24 July 2026

Government's new towns programme needs broader locations, stronger delivery, and strategic infras...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Whitehall devolution resistance 'over for good'

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2026

Whitehall resistance to devolution is ‘over for good’, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted a...

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 say...

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 ...

IMPROVEMENT

Is public service delivery really dead?

By Ben Page | 22 July 2026

Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...

DEVOLUTION

Creating the civic architecture for regional growth

By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026

As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...

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...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham urged to give greater fiscal responsibility to regions

By Joe Lepper | 16 July 2026

Mayors should be given a 2.5p share of income tax to spend in their area, according to a moderate...

DEVOLUTION

Bringing dynamism into devolution

By Mike Emmerich | 08 July 2026

Mike Emmerich introduces his new review focused on building growth-capable strategic authorities ...

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Assistant Director, Education, Aspirations and Achievement

up to £105,680

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Hartlepool Borough Council

Assistant Director, Children and Families

up to £105,680

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council

Director of Assets, Environment and Economy

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