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WHITEHALL
Tax increases more likely than austerity, says Flanders
By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020
A top economist has predicted that tax increases are more likely than another bout of austerity.
WHITEHALL
Labour would adopt 'local by default' approach
By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020
A Labour government would strike a ‘new settlement between citizens and the state’ and adopt a ‘l...
WHITEHALL
Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes
By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The LGA 'can and should do better' on standards
By Donald Graham | 29 September 2020
The Local Government Association’s draft member code of conduct does not include an independent m...
PLANNING
Any further loosening of planning laws would be a disaster for towns and cities
By Cllr Faisal Rana | 28 September 2020
Cllr Faisal Rana of Rochdale MBC argues that the government's planning White Paper will have a de...
WHITEHALL
Planning proposals will 'disempower' councils
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2020
The Lib Dems have used their autumn conference to warn that the Government’s planning proposals w...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Five ways to be ahead of the curve
By Sean Anstee | 23 September 2020
Ruth Morgan and Sean Anstee put forward five recommendations to consider when putting together pr...
WHITEHALL
No by-elections before May, ministers confirm
By Dan Peters | 14 September 2020
Ministers have confirmed that no by-elections or neighbourhood planning referendums will take pla...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Community power – a step forwards?
By Heather Jameson | 09 September 2020
A recent virtual round table debate hosted by The MJ discussed the recent trend towards councils ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A question of equality
By Claire Fox | 08 September 2020
Councils should ‘be consciously biased against those who refuse to see us as individuals beyond o...
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This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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