Title
POLICY AND POLITICS
Lessons from Michael Caine and councils
By Sir Bob Neill | 28 August 2024
Both Labour and the Conservatives must look to local government for solutions to the challenges t...
GOVERNMENT
Unfinished business
By Michael Burton | 14 August 2024
Total Place, the 30-year concept of merging public sector funding pots, was terminated after a ye...
POLICY AND POLITICS
There is enormous energy and hope out there
By Jessica Studdert | 09 August 2024
The Government has a chance to unleash power and collectively forge new routes to sustainability,...
COMMUNITIES
Brokering a new social contract
By Donna Hall CBE | 16 July 2024
Local government is uniquely positioned to play a huge role in the rebuilding of a new social con...
PODCASTS
Sir Bob Neill talks about his political journey
By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2024
In the latest episode of the Our World is Local podcast, former local government minister Sir Bob...
GENERAL ELECTION
Rayner named levelling up secretary
By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024
Angela Rayner has been named secretary of state for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
HOMELESSNESS
Experts weigh in on Tories' failure to end rough sleeping
By Dan Peters | 04 July 2024
Experts have questioned outgoing local government secretary Michael Gove’s excuse for the Conserv...
ELECTIONS
Labour could bring in automatic voter registration
By Ellie Ames | 27 June 2024
It has been reported that Labour plans to introduce automatic voter registration (AVR) if elected...
PENSIONS
Caution needed around taxation of pensions
By Ian Miller | 26 June 2024
Any government contemplating reintroduction of the lifetime allowance should give early and maxim...
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...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
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Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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