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COHESION

How a crisis brings out local leadership

By Sam Clayden | 30 May 2017

Recent tragic events across the country have reiterated the importance of local leadership. From ...

SOCIAL CARE

Parties promise less austerity but little more on devolution

By Michael Burton | 24 May 2017

Local government received a passing mention in last week’s party manifestos but their main focus...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The keys to prosperity

By Sam Clayden | 24 May 2017

Key Cities leaders gathered at a round table event, organised in partnership with The MJ, to disc...

HEALTH

The new kids on the block

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2017

Now the six regional metro mayors have been elected they must deliver devolution. Sam Clayden rep...

FINANCE

Does necessity drive efficiency?

By Lauren McHugh | 17 May 2017

The latest research from Grant Thornton UK shows that while demand for services has grown, in som...

ELECTIONS

The winners and losers

By Gerry Braiden | 10 May 2017

With the General Election looming in a matter of weeks Sam Clayden and Gerry Braiden assess the r...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Solid progress

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2017

Dave Hill talks about improvement in children’s services and his role as a commissioner in the Go...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum 2017: Does size matter?

By Heather Jameson | 02 May 2017

Heather Jameson reports on a round table debate held at The MJ Future Forum in which size became ...

WHITEHALL

Combined experience

By Jonathan Werran | 02 May 2017

Local elections have been overshadowed by the snap General Election, but how will the first gener...

FINANCE

Doomed to success?

By Jonathan Werran | 26 April 2017

The snap election has shunted full business rates retention into the sidings. But does the sector...

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frederica-diamanta

Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

£173,854 per annum (under review)

Premium jobYou will be instrumental in ensuring that public confidence in the office can be maintained and enhanced Apply for this job

The Executive Office

Chief Planning Officer

£87,720 per annum

For us our Chief Planning Officer is the champion of what Swindon could be. Apply for this job

Swindon Borough Council

Assistant Director of Family Services & Strategic Partnerships

£97,632 - £108,033

Creating Brighter Futures – Where Leadership Sparks Magic Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council