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FINANCE
A letter to the new PM
By Steve Leach | 11 June 2024
Steve Leach and Colin Copus write to the next Prime Minister with ideas for strengthening local g...
FINANCE
IFS: Funding increases have not reversed austerity
By Emily Twinch | 10 June 2024
Local authorities in England have outspent cash boosts in the past few years, leaving core fundin...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Building participation that promotes community cohesion
29 May 2024
Carly Walker-Dawson looks at the actions UK local and regional governments can take to promote co...
FINANCE
Reeves: No return to austerity
By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said there will be no return to austerity under a Labour Government.
FINANCE
Will the lights go out locally?
17 May 2024
Max Mosley examines the perfect storm that destroyed local government finances and looks at what ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
'Fix the broken system'
By Sarah Longlands | 15 May 2024
Local authorities are taking the lead in trying to alleviate the climate crisis but there is a de...
FINANCE
Council debt up by £52bn since 2010
By William Eichler | 02 May 2024
Local government debt has increased by 78% since 2010 as councils attempted to make up for cuts t...
FINANCE
Gauging the benefit of productivity plans
By Abdool Kara | 30 April 2024
At the least the new Government requirement for productivity plans will give a platform for autho...
FINANCE
Reimagining council operations: Hunt vs. Logic
By Claire Agutter | 25 March 2024
Claire Agutter says councils can navigate financial challenges by adopting robust strategic plann...
FINANCE
Who can solve the council tax conundrum?
By Jon Rowney | 13 March 2024
In the latest of The MJ’s series outlining a new vision for local government, drawing from the Ly...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
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Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
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