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LEADERSHIP
A back to the future moment, and it's still local that matters
By Stephen Gaskell | 03 February 2025
2025’s resolutions may be stacking up, but local government remains at the heart of delivery for ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
What about the long term?
By Mike Emmerich | 31 January 2025
Mike Emmerich casts an eye over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic reset
LEADERSHIP
Daring to be vulnerable
By Will Godfrey | 30 January 2025
Chief executive Will Godfrey says his decision to overcome a reluctance to acknowledge his mental...
WORKFORCE
Capacity may be the unexpected upside of reorganisation
29 January 2025
One potential upside to bringing councils together is the pooling of local government talent to n...
FINANCE
We need to talk about the state of the state
By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2025
A Hollywood actor's eloquent court argument about why he shouldn't have to pay council tax may ra...
FINANCE
Hold on to ethical standards in this time of change
By Nicole Wood | 29 January 2025
In her last Money Matters column ahead of taking up the role of chief executive at Essex CC Nicol...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Why 'joined up' is critical to success
By Matthew Taylor | 29 January 2025
The aspiration for a ‘mission-driven’ approach is important, but it is far from clear that the Go...
REORGANISATION
Councils do not need to start from zero
By Rachael Shimmin | 24 January 2025
It is critical that councils with a desire to move to unitarisation have genuinely helpful suppor...
PARTNERSHIPS
Keeping people at the heart of everything
By Maxine O’Mahony | 24 January 2025
Against the backdrop of continued debates about structure and governance it is crucial we in the ...
MJ AWARDS
Inspiring others to think big
By Cllr Mark Hunter | 23 January 2025
Stockport MBC’s ‘One Team’ ethos helped secure the Senior Leadership Team Award at The MJ Awards ...
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Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight
£69,037
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job
Director of Transport and Climate
£96,900 - £112,827
In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job
Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection
£96,900 - £112,827
Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job
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