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FINANCE
'Maxing out' council tax will be challenging, says Mapley
By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2025
It will be ‘challenging’ for communities to see council tax ‘maxing out’ as the Government pledge...
REORGANISATION
Nine out of 10 councillors 'may be lost due to LGR in shire areas'
By Ann McGauran | 25 June 2025
Nine out of 10 councillors may be lost in shire areas in local government reorganisation, academi...
REORGANISATION
McMahon: No intention to delay reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 25 June 2025
The Government has ‘no intention to delay at all the local government reorganisation process’, mi...
POLITICS
McMahon: Government will abolish council committee system
By Dan Peters | 24 June 2025
The Government has announced plans to legislate to abolish the committee system.
COHESION
Unrest due to local 'negligence'
By Martin Ford | 24 June 2025
Unrest due to breakdowns on social cohesion has been blamed on ‘negligence at the local level’.
PAY
Unite members reject pay offer
By Dan Peters | 24 June 2025
Council workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are members of union Unite have overwh...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Tameside rejects shortlisted candidates to replace Stewart
By Emily Twinch | 24 June 2025
Crisis-hit Tameside MBC has decided not to proceed with any of the applicants it had shortlisted ...
FINANCE
Bonds agency closes to new business
By Joe Lepper | 23 June 2025
Local government’s bonds agency – launched to drive down borrowing costs for councils – has close...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Scale not key to social care disaggregation
By Martin Ford | 23 June 2025
Adult social care disaggregation should not focus on scale, according to research published today.
MJ AWARDS
Local Authority of the Year revealed
By Martin Ford | 20 June 2025
The MJ’s Local Authority of the Year has been announced at a gala ceremony this afternoon.
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Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project
£165,000 + bonus
We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Prosperity and Place
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You will shape and deliver bold priorities that enhance quality of life, strengthen infrastructure, support inclusive economic growth Apply for this job
Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults
£87,117 to £93,978 per annum
As Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. Apply for this job
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