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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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- Capacity warning to Cornwall over strategic authority move
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Care partnership set to disband
- Baroness Taylor: Reorganisation will boost Government's devolution confidence
Executive Director – Finance & Resources
£108,222 plus £3,500 car allowance and generous benefits package
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Youth and Communities
£88,225 - £105,726
This is early help in its truest sense, and we’re looking for a leader to shape this vision and make it a reality. Apply for this job
Director of Public Health & Wellbeing
£108,015 – £118,680 pa
Be the leader who delivers better health for every community in Dudley. Apply for this job
- Capacity warning to Cornwall over strategic authority move
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Care partnership set to disband
- Baroness Taylor: Reorganisation will boost Government's devolution confidence
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