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SCRUTINY
Accountability is not a one-way street
By Jessica Studdert | 04 April 2023
Even if Oflog starts life with a light touch, 'there’s little to guard against mission creep seve...
LEGISLATION
Perfecting the art of procurement
By John Tizard | 04 April 2023
The Procurement Bill should have been bolder and stronger, says John Tizard. But there is nothing...
SCRUTINY
Avoiding failure: time to put scrutiny in the spotlight
30 March 2023
The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at scrutiny....
HEALTH
It's not only our police services that face difficult days ahead
By Claire Kober | 28 March 2023
It’s easy to fall into the trap of dismissing the failings of the Metropolitan Police as a polici...
FINANCE
Croydon pushes ahead with drive to hold former leaders to account
By Dan Peters | 23 March 2023
Croydon LBC has announced ‘unprecedented action’ to hold ex-senior leadership to account for ‘mis...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Improving people's lives through partnership
By Justin Galliford | 21 March 2023
Justin Galliford explains why improving people’s lives is a key ingredient in successful partners...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Shining a light on governance
21 March 2023
What causes governance to falter? The latest in The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisat...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Seek transparency to avoid failure
21 March 2023
The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at transpare...
FINANCE
Dealing with reputational risks
By Jamie Ounan | 21 March 2023
With the environmental, social and governance agenda becoming a key force shaping global investme...
WHITEHALL
Questions over Slough's 'viability'
By Paul Marinko | 16 March 2023
The Government has said there are question marks over the ‘viability’ of Slough Council as a unit...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
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Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
If you share that attitude and have the skills and experience to deliver, you could be our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Strategic Leads
£87,249 to £95,382
Premium jobAs a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leaders Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
- EXCLUSIVE: Labour-led Brent and Barking and Dagenham miss out on first round of London homes cash
- Call for long-term EFS plan
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