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[Matthew Pennycook MP @mtpennycook]

Housing-led regeneration has a vital role to play in boosting housing supply, driving economic growth and creating thriving communities across the North.

A real pleasure to speak at the launch of the Northern Housing Consortium's Renew inquiry interim report.

[The MJ @themjcouk]

One week to go until 900+ colleagues gather at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge to celebrate excellence across local government.

Pride. Recognition. A room full of people making a difference.

The countdown is on. 🏆

#MJAwards #LocalGovernment

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

#localgov minister @Alison_McGovern calls on councils to transfer control of services to communities, suggesting this could help reduce costs and the risk to councils - https://t.co/ncJOQKmI1Q

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

.@LGA_Labour announces it will nominate @BuryCouncil's @Eamonn_OB to become the next chair of @LGANews' @weezegee’s decision to step down from the role next month - https://t.co/2it5Y7bFjy #localgov

[David Godfrey @D_N_Godfrey]

Amidst the calls for civil service reform, an opportunity to reflect on Extended Ministerial Offices. Could EMOs be part of the answer?

@themjcouk @HeatheratTheMJ
@JackieSadek @peterfranklin_ @timleunig @graemearcher @RtHonGregClark
https://t.co/JRIZERF06p

[David Godfrey @D_N_Godfrey]

Amidst the calls for civil service reform, good to reflect on the Extended Ministerial Office. Perhaps time for a return?
@localis @themjcouk @CSWnews @instituteforgov @guardian @restate_thinks
https://t.co/A36uyD9qVL

[The MJ @themjcouk]

11 days until the sector comes together to celebrate the very best in local government.

The energy is building. The tables are booked. The finalists are ready.

The MJ Achievement Awards 2026 is almost here. ✨

#MJAwards #LocalGovernment

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

Less than half of councils believe the Government’s proposed special educational needs and disabilities reforms will create a more financially sustainable system, according to a report commissioned by @LGANews and @CCNOffice - https://t.co/Ah1MqHjMsE

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

Chair of @LGANews, @weezegee, announces her decision to step down after serving since July 2024 - https://t.co/4oPOEKT5n4 #localgov

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

A survey by Grant Thornton reveals that two-thirds of councils are currently facing significant equal pay risks, which have evolved into a pressing issue for #localgov leadership - https://t.co/QZnYhZWMBi

[The MJ @themjcouk]

The conversations local government leaders need to have right now aren’t always the ones happening on stage.

This September, The MJ Future Forum Midlands in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Register your interest now: https://t.co/NVe1dWLE9q

#LocalGovernment #Leadership #FutureForum

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

Writing in her monthly @themjcouk column, @weezegee says @UKREiiF was a platform for demonstrating how a solid partnership between #localgov and the private sector is the cornerstone of inclusive growth - https://t.co/ryeYbYj08z

[Jack Shaw @JackTShaw]

I've written for @theMJcouk about two common objections against fiscal devolution: capacity and the 'race to the bottom'. The former calls for more investment, not less devolution. The latter is a myth and unsupported by evidence. https://t.co/I9ICHhA2uf

[Jack Shaw @JackTShaw]

I've written in the @theMJcouk about dismantling Treasury objections against fiscal devolution: capacity and the 'race to the bottom'. The former calls for more investment, not less devolution. The latter is a myth and unsupported by the evidence.
https://t.co/I9ICHhA2uf

[The MJ @themjcouk]

What does leadership look like in a period of devolution, financial pressure and system reform?

The MJ Future Forum Midlands | 9–10 September | Stratford-upon-Avon

Register your interest now: https://t.co/1XfKl1WC2t

#LocalGovernment #PublicSectorLeadership #Devolution

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Our Local Government Reorganisation Toolkit, developed for our members with Local Partnerships, collates tools, templates and lessons from previous rounds of LGR, with clear signposting to support officers and councillors to plan and deliver LGR.

https://t.co/GxwqM72Jv5

[The MJ @themjcouk]

National recognition.
A professional stage.
A photograph your team will keep for years.

The MJ Awards is more than a ceremony — it’s a career-defining moment.

We are now close to capacity so add your name to waitlist by emailing [email protected]

#MJAwards #LocalGovernment

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

The Government announces a neighbourhood guarantee scheme aimed at ensuring councils meet public service targets - https://t.co/ZT2DWeb7iA #localgov

[Dan Peters @DanatTheMJ]

Adele Gritten, chief executive of @LP_localgov, owned by @LGANews, @hmtreasury and @WelshGovernment, writes that as newly elected members take their seats, partnerships will be key to turning priorities into progress for new council administrations - https://t.co/n50ClNIDXc

[The MJ @themjcouk]

The lights dim.
The category is called.
The room erupts.

There’s nothing quite like The MJ Awards.

We are now close to capacity so add your name to waitlist by emailing [email protected] now

#MJAwards #LocalGovernment