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ELECTIONS

How local government absorbs political change

By Blair McPherson | 11 May 2026

The predictions are of new parties in power, new leaders in charge, disruption and inexperience r...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: A connected coastal vision

By Michael Barrett | 05 May 2026

Immersive learning came to the fore as Local Government Challenge contestants took on the task of...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks

By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026

A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...

TRANSFORMATION

Communicating the 'why' in the race to reform

By By Catherine Howe | 30 April 2026

The excitement of being part of a team working with shared purpose faces jeopardy if change isn't...

HR

Keeping a grip on what matters

By Pam Parkes | 23 April 2026

As delegates gather in Birmingham today for the PPMA conference, outgoing president Pam Parkes ur...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Rethinking the Better Care Fund

By Mark Palethorpe | 22 April 2026

Moving integrated care from rhetoric to reality calls for an urgent review of how resources like ...

TRANSFORMATION

Local government: riding the wave of change

By Jonathan Carr-West | 22 April 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the challenges of leading councils through turbulent times.

LEADERSHIP

Attracting and developing talented people is crucial for local government

By Gill Kneller | 21 April 2026

In her final column for The MJ before her retirement, Gill Kneller says attracting and developing...

LEADERSHIP

Just like the weather, councils are rarely stable

By Blair McPherson | 20 April 2026

It is tempting to think the local government system is fundamentally stable, but this is seldom t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic fall in LGA staff morale revealed

By Dan Peters | 16 April 2026

Morale among Local Government Association (LGA) employees fell dramatically during the year leadi...

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)

Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa

You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Communities Locality Lead

£53,051 - £57,372 per annum

We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Place

£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance

This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job

Shetland Islands Council

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