AI

Fearing to tread but longing to learn

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

A delicate balance between worries over risks and excitement at possibilities is shaping local go...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Stick to the long-term, Sir Keir

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2024

While unforeseen events can knock a new government off course, ministers need to ensure they keep...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Devolve budgets, not tax powers

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Devolution of budgets is more important than tax raising powers, an expert told The MJ Future For...

LEADERSHIP

Future Forum North: Values should start at top

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Understand what makes an 'awesome' employee experience

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Local authority leaders need to understand ‘what makes an awesome employee experience’ in their c...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Devo 'powering growth'

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Devolution to combined authorities is ‘really working and is powering growth in our city region’,...

REORGANISATION

Holden: We can't avoid reorganisation debate

By Paul Marinko | 19 September 2024

The most senior district council chief executive in the country this week conceded local governme...

HEALTH AND CARE INTEGRATION

Future Forum Midlands: Call for collaborative change

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Collaboration between local government and health services has the potential to bring about ‘tran...

DIGITAL

Future Forum Midlands: Councils can take lead on AI

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Every local authority has the chance to become a ‘world leader’ in AI, according to an expert in ...