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SOCIAL CARE
Going on the offensive to explain reality of council finances
By Phil Avery | 28 March 2023
With the current cost of living pressures facing residents, Phil Avery sets out why Swindon Counc...
ELECTIONS
Elections: a comms guide
By Andy Allsopp | 21 March 2023
Andy Allsopp presents a handy primer for council communicators that unpicks the Local Authority P...
COMMUNITIES
Public libraries: the local levelling up machines
By Diana Edmonds MBE | 14 March 2023
Public libraries have increased their support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A focus on early and evidence-based SEND provision
By Halit Hulusi | 10 March 2023
Staffordshire CC is set to launch an enhanced Educational, Health Care Needs Assessment pathway t...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Supporting effective hybrid working
By Gordon McFarlane | 07 March 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out five design principles to help ensure hybrid working can deliver effect...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Avoiding failure: scanning for risks
01 March 2023
In the latest in a series of articles on how to avoid organisational failure, The MJ examines the...
WELFARE
People need help right now
By Marvin Rees | 01 March 2023
Bristol’s culture of collaboration fostered through its One City approach has enabled the city to...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Under the volcano
By Will Mapplebeck | 21 February 2023
Will Mapplebeck joined the Japan Local Government Centre’s Japan Study Tour to look at how local ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Our journey to #BarNET ZERO
By John Hooton | 21 February 2023
Every step takes Barnet LBC on its journey to becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs,...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Investing in thriving towns
By Shelagh O’Neill | 15 February 2023
Shelagh O’Neill sets out how partnership, a strong sense of place, flexibility and visibility are...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Minister denies planning changes are 'overriding democracy'
- LGA forges 'strategic partnership' with No10 North
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
Highways Asset Manager
Grade 11, Levels 1 to 4, £52,290 to £59,512 per annum
You will be experienced in working with active travel and highways assets Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Finance (DS151)
£82,028 - £94,797 + £7,000 responsibilities allowance
This is an influential role, offering the opportunity to lead established teams across finance, revenues and benefits, internal audit Apply for this job
Director of Law & Corporate Governance (Monitoring Officer)
£ 143,779 - £158,197
With the forthcoming retirement of our current postholder, we are seeking an outstanding leader Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Minister denies planning changes are 'overriding democracy'
- LGA forges 'strategic partnership' with No10 North
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
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