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Local government reorganisation is a crisis of trust
By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 10 September 2026
Cllr Kevin Bentley says the Government’s approach to reorganisation has damaged finances, trust and confidence within councils.
Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2026
Council chiefs have revealed government officials have refused to give any clarity on when the review of local government reorganisation (LGR) will be completed.
Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026
The Government’s financial plans have been described as ‘implausible’ by top economist Paul Johnson at The MJ’s Future Forum Midlands.
Rayner insists she is 'not giving up' on 1.5 million homes target
By Dan Peters | 14 September 2026
Scottish councils press for more powers
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026
Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...
Temporary accommodation inquiry launched by NAO
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2026
The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into the resilience of temporary accommod...
West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026
Susan Halliwell is set to be appointed as chief executive of West Surrey Council.
Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential t...
Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
By Ann McGauran | 10 September 2026
Two councils in England are using agentic AI to deliver back office citizen contact, with Derby C...
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Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care
£111,070
You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job
Only a pragmatic approach to service delivery will bring effective change
By Justin Galliford | 03 September 2026
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Drowning in AI tide
'Generative AI is making it easier than ever for residents to complain, object and request information – and councils are struggling to cope. Dan Peters investigates agentic flooding – the sector’s newest resourcing headache.'
08 September 2026
Turning delay into delivery
'Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral elections and a furore over local government reorganisation, but chief executive Ruth Adams is now laying the groundwork. Ann McGauran reports.'
By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026
Giving the people of Ealing a headstart
By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026
Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...
Rethinking media relations
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026
Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...
Community 20: safer streets co-created with local people
By Cllr Lisa Spivey | 01 September 2026
Gloucestershire’s Community 20 and Safer Roads initiatives are aimed at reducing speed limits and...
EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told council leaders he wants to ‘create a new settlement between...
Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2026
Council chiefs have revealed government officials have refused to give any clarity on when the re...
The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
By Liam Young | 09 September 2026
Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...
If Whitehall trusts councils, who do councils trust?
By Manjeet Gill | 09 September 2026
New York’s city government has more power than any English mayor. But its real advantage may be h...
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