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FINANCE
We don't need a Lyons' 2.0
By Annabel Smith | 06 March 2024
With the seminal 2007 Lyons Review in focus, Ben Franklin and Annabel Smith look at why place-sha...
FINANCE
Daring to be bold
By Piali Das Gupta | 06 March 2024
The MJ’s series on building a new vision for local government, drawing from the 2007 Lyons Review...
FINANCE
Shifting the dial on moral hazard
By Robert Weaver | 06 March 2024
Robert Weaver looks at the extent to which moral hazard and non-financial risks need to be unders...
AUDIT
Moving forward after failure
By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024
Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...
PLANNING
Getting Britain building again
By Tracy Blackwell | 06 March 2024
The Purposeful Finance Commission’s recommendation that businesses raise a target of £22.5m to he...
FINANCE
Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win
By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024
The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Local investment can reap national rewards
By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024
Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The new mayors will need the support of Westminster to be successful
By Andrew Carter | 06 March 2024
'We need to give more attention to the powers and resources mayors have, and those they need – no...
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Selling the family silver is a mistake
By Rob Whiteman | 06 March 2024
The Government is Incentivising councils to sell off publicly-owned assets, 'but these flexibilit...
FINANCE
Easing finances creates perverse incentives for failure
By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2024
Capitalisation directions reward councils that are financially failing with the ability to raise ...
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- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
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