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ELECTIONS

The clock is ticking on votes at 16

By Peter Stanyon | 03 March 2026

There’s a lot to like in the Representation of the People Bill, but the Association of Electoral ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system

By Caroline Green | 03 March 2026

Caroline Green says reorganisation must be more than ensuring safe and legal transition or one co...

REORGANISATION

Experts' 'concern' over LGR decision-making

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026

Experts have raised concerns as ministers are set to make final decisions on proposals for local ...

PERFORMANCE

A framework for building trust in councils

By Abdool Kara | 26 February 2026

The outcomes framework is an opportunity to drive clearer insight into public sector outcomes and...

REORGANISATION

Getting ready for the big LGR reset

By Ann McGauran | 26 February 2026

Anna Earnshaw talks to Ann McGauran about reorganisation’s biggest risk, and what central Governm...

REORGANISATION

Designing the new council together

By Charlotte Platten | 26 February 2026

Members and the community must play their roles in shaping the future as councils go through loca...

LATCOS

Connections with clout

By Paul Marinko | 26 February 2026

Ahead of The MJ’s LATCo Conference in Birmingham, Paul Marinko explores why local authority tradi...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation in Essex 'over'

By Paul Marinko | 25 February 2026

Uncertainty surrounds local government reorganisation (LGR) in Essex, with one leader branding th...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils need consistency and clarity from government

By Jonathan Carr-West | 25 February 2026

As councils grapple with a host of reforms announced by central government, Jonathan Carr-West pl...

REORGANISATION

LGR's four phases of financial alignment

By Emily Douglin | 25 February 2026

Emily Douglin looks at the key considerations when combining local government financial systems.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Director of Legal and Governance

£109,000

The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job

Cumbria Combined Authority

Executive Director of Finance

£131,000

The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job

Cumbria Combined Authority

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