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Following last week's local elections, our political proportionality has now been calculated and independently verified. As the party now with the relative majority, Reform UK will nominate the next chair of CCN. Read more: countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/new-political-…

Every year, The MJ Awards sells out and we are close to capacity. Email s.garcia@hgluk.com now to add your name to the waitlist so you can be in with a chance to attend! #MJAwards #LocalGovernment

King Charles III has unveiled the Government’s agenda for the next year - themj.co.uk/step-fiscal-de… #localgov

A former @LGA_Labour group leader, @Nesil_Caliskan, is appointed Parliamentary under-secretary of state in the @mhclg - themj.co.uk/former-lga-lab… #localgov

.@Miatsf resigns from her position as devolution minister as Labour MPs continue to disagree over the future of @Keir_Starmer - lnkd.in/ekddB88w #localgov

Following the local elections, a record number of councils have been left without any party in overall control. More than four in 10 (42%) of councils in England now lack a one-party majority, taking the total to more than 120 - #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=8950fe8e-f876-4769-a97c-612e15ff0200" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">themj.co.uk/scale-overall-… #localgov

The MJ Future Forum creates space for open, honest conversations between peers — and partners. The difference is in the atmosphere. That’s what makes it valuable. 👉 Be part of the next forum eu1.hubs.ly/H0tHsFT0 #MJFutureForumMidlands #LocalGovernment #TheMJ

The uncertainty surrounding the Adjustment Support Grant could pose challenges for some councils - #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=192e0417-a574-4b47-a185-e2c983240100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">themj.co.uk/money-matters-… #localgov

A Revolution Consulting report reveals that council spending with the largest private children's care providers rose by 20% above inflation in the last two years, adding to concerns over private equity's impact on #localgov - themj.co.uk/warning-financ…

Development director at Alliance Leisure, Tom Fairey, writes about how community spaces can strengthen local connections, referencing the Local Government Association's report The role of sport, arts and culture in supporting community cohesion - #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=04a494d4-1487-4337-a128-3086eacd0100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">themj.co.uk/designing-cohe… #localgov

900+ senior leaders. One room. One afternoon celebrating excellence. The MJ Awards isn’t just an event — it’s the most powerful room in local government. Join us: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rNx690 #MJAwards #LocalGovernment

The leader of Hampshire CC warns that proposed #localgov reforms could create a financially unsustainable authority, particularly in rural areas where service delivery costs are higher and revenue opportunities are limited - themj.co.uk/legal-threat-c…

Your team worked hard to get here. Now give them the moment they deserve. Celebrate together. Sit together. Cheer together. Secure your table for The MJ Awards 2026: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rNzcn0 #MJAwards #LocalGovernment

At the MJ Future Forum Midlands, you’re not speaking to junior delegates — you’re engaging directly with senior leaders shaping strategy, budgets and partnerships. 👉 Want to be part of it? Enquire now. eu1.hubs.ly/H0tHrMy0 #MJFutureForumMidlands #LocalGovernment #TheMJ

Ministers will no longer seeking to impose strategic authorities or mayors on local areas without their consent - #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=52b135c1-a90d-4afe-97ca-a4c49e9b0100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">themj.co.uk/ministers-forc… #localgov

Heather Jameson, of the Municipal Journal, says if Cllr John Cotton’s pay deal - announced by him as Labour leader of Birmingham City Council, not leader of the council - goes ahead 'it would mean another equal pay headache for the city'.

The Government issues further detail on upcoming changes to the Right to Buy scheme, with reforms brought forward including an increase in the amount of time that people must live in a council house before they can purchase it from three years to 10 - themj.co.uk/reforms-confir…

Most events give you visibility. This gives you access. If you're looking to build real relationships - not just collect contacts - The MJ Future Forum Midlands is where it happens. 👉 Enquire about sponsorship eu1.hubs.ly/H0tHmSb0 #MJFutureForumMidlands #LocalGovernment

Councils across England are leveraging community crowdfunding to support repair and reuse initiatives, which are gaining momentum from grassroots efforts - #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=5698e48c-fb34-4b05-be4e-1c147ed80000" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">themj.co.uk/councils-crowd… #localgov

A year-long bin strike in Birmingham is close to resolution after the Labour-run council reached a provisional deal with Unite - themj.co.uk/end-sight-birm… #localgov