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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...
FINANCE
Avoiding the iceberg
By David Phillips | 18 June 2024
David Phillips suggests steps the next government and councils should take to alleviate the secto...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Next government 'should bring big cities up to par with G7 peers'
By Ann McGauran | 12 June 2024
The incoming government should put big cities outside London at the heart of a national mission t...
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Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
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