Retrofitting for planet, pocket and comfort
CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Retrofitting for planet, pocket and comfort

By Marina Robertson | 20 November 2024

Handing over a retrofit project to the local community has created a lasting legacy in Birmingham, says Marina Robertson.

HOUSING

Accommodating solutions

By Daniel Killian | 19 November 2024

Daniel Killian outlines how Gravesham BC’s successful lettings model has increased access to hous...

SOCIAL CARE

Radical care revision

By Amy Long | 14 November 2024

Small actions can make a big difference to ensuring resources are used well and that residents ge...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Supporting climate action for the sake of health

By Cllr Pete Sudbury | 01 November 2024

Climate action isn't just about safeguarding the planet's future; it's about improving our health...

PLACE-MAKING

Creative space – a council's secret weapon

By Tom Holley | 31 October 2024

Integrating creative activities in place-making settings offers many benefits that align with cou...

PLANNING

Next steps for healthy places

By Gemma Hyde | 31 October 2024

Dr Emma Bird and Gemma Hyde highlight a new guide that shows there is much that can be done to cr...

PERFORMANCE

No magic prescription for performance

By Owen Mapley | 30 October 2024

Two weeks ago The MJ published the IMPOWER Index of top ten out-performing authorities, with York...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Unprecedented interest in council's fostering offer

By Julie Kelly | 28 October 2024

Hillingdon LBC’s new payment and benefits package for foster carers, the most competitive of its ...

LEADERSHIP

Maximise the military

By Andrew Pritchard | 28 October 2024

Harnessing the skills of military people brings unique ability into local government, says Andrew...

LEADERSHIP

To be the very best

By Gavin Jones | 24 October 2024

With so much uncertainty ahead, council officers need to be as good as possible at what they do, ...

MJ AWARDS

Making services fit for your family

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Bernadette Enright talks to Heather Jameson about turning Manchester City Council’s adults servic...

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Neighbourhoods

£73,731

We are proud of our district and our ambition is to be ‘great’ across all our services. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Executive Director, Strategy and Communications

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Greater London Authority

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Neighbourhoods

£73,731

We are proud of our district and our ambition is to be ‘great’ across all our services. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Executive Director, Strategy and Communications

£162,000

The GLA plays a role in many areas of London life. Apply for this job

Greater London Authority