Opinion The MJ
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The simple fact is that reading matters
July 29, 2021
Diana Gerald, CEO of children’s reading charity BookTrust, explains plans to pilot a new, national library experience called BookTrust Storytime in the Autumn, developed in partnership with libraries and local authorities.
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Reorganisation: modernise or be damned
July 28, 2021
The distraction of reorganisation may be a step too far. Or it may be the big bang needed to transform local government, says Heather Jameson.
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Why the Local Land Charges Register is a crucial step forward
July 28, 2021
The Local Land Charges Register is creating the conditions for data to become a valuable standardised and accessible asset rather than a burden on councils, says Scott Goodwin.
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‘Tell me what you want, what you really, really want’
July 28, 2021
Frazer Thoubard looks at how recruiting the right candidates is set to become more challenging than ever – so anticipating what the market wants is going to be vital to future success.
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It’s not all about the money
July 28, 2021
It is dangerous if we let the discussion about the reform of social care become exclusively about funding, says Dr Jonathan Carr-West.
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Devolution is back on the table
July 28, 2021
It's time to continue building strong partnerships across the economic, real-life geographies around which the Government can devolve serious influence on housing, transport, skills, employment, health and much more, says Cllr John Fuller.
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The value of licensing tools for councils
July 27, 2021
Nicola Ray offers advice to councils on the best way of collaborating with an external tech supplier to improve digital systems’ standards and safety as they move from legacy to cloud.
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Carpe Diem - Seize the Day
July 27, 2021
Chief executive at Cratus, Nick Kilby, has been judging the finalist for the Community Heroes Award for The MJ Awards. He says the experience left him feeling ‘emotional and heartened’.
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Reaching net zero will be delivered at the local level
July 27, 2021
While the Government has set a national goal, reaching net zero – and the changes that need to be made – will be delivered at the local level, says Andrew Carter.
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Human Learning Systems’ public service for the real world
July 27, 2021
Dawn Plimmer explores what an approach focused on making the process of change more human has to offer as an alternative way of organising public services.
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How digital disruption can deliver better futures
July 26, 2021
Disrupting youth crime and exploitation through technology provides a chance to find and support the vulnerable and achieve radical change, say Dr Carol Homden, Amanda Kelly and Tim Aldridge.
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Probing the case for change
July 23, 2021
The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care must name the causes of today’s child welfare inequalities if it is to hit the mark or it will risk repeating history rather than changing it, argues Kathy Evans.
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