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LABOUR
Tirelessly toiling for us all
By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2024
Elections couldn’t happen without the hard work of local government – yet it has been rarely ment...
DEVOLUTION
The octopus as an exciting ideal model for devolution
By Claire Spencer | 03 July 2024
Claire Spencer says the politics of devolution focuses on red lines, postcode lotteries and unhel...
HOWARD BERNSTEIN
We did it Howard's way
By Greg Clark | 01 July 2024
With the sector still mourning the recent death of Sir Howard Bernstein, Greg Clark gives The MJ ...
FINANCE
The reality behind the pledges
26 June 2024
A week ahead of the General Election, The MJ delves into the manifestos of the three main parties...
DEVOLUTION
The importance of recognising a commitment to service
By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024
As we hurtle towards the General Election, devolution is set to go wider and deeper, embedded in ...
FINANCE
A fiscal crossroads for Labour
By Dan Peters | 25 June 2024
Will an incoming Labour government seize the initiative on fiscal devolution as a way of driving ...
FINANCE
The manifestos: could they change local government for the better?
By Claire Ward | 25 June 2024
Claire Ward looks at the manifestos and says a new government is an opportunity for an honest and...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies
By Heather Jameson | 22 June 2024
Former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, has died, aged 71.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Mayors united
By Giles Roca | 18 June 2024
There probably hasn’t been a better chance in the last few decades for meaningful devolution, but...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Warnings over Labour devolution drive
By Dan Peters | 18 June 2024
A Labour drive to fill in the devolution map will take time and energy away from deepening devolu...
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Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
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