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Addressing the structural weakness at Whitehall's heart

Nov 7, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jessica Studdert |Dan Peters |Jon Rowney |Heather Jameson

The newly established cross-party Council of Leaders, chaired by minister for local government Jim McMahon, is a positive step. Creating a forum for dialogue marks a shift from previous administrations who have adopted less than constructive behaviours towards the sector in recent years. This should be only the start of a wider process to deepen understanding between national and local government. Whitehall sees its role as devising policy, local government's role is merely to deliver it.
This Budget was a first step

Nov 7, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

FINANCE This Budget was a first step Jon Rowney anticipates a stronger indication of Government’s approach to public sector reform in the Spending Review. 'This is where the opportunity lies to recalibrate our sector’s relationship with central government to make the change needed.' By Jon Rowney | 07 November 2024 SHARE With many of us still on the pathway to balance the budget for next year, last week's Budget represented an important milestone.
Rethinking Oflog

Sep 25, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

OFLOG Rethinking Oflog An opportunity exists to rethink what a sustainable and purpose-led assurance framework for local government might be that uses the capability and capacity that exists across the sector, says executive director for corporate services at Camden LBC, Jon Rowney.
Mission: possible

Sep 12, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

FINANCE Mission: possible Jon Rowney says the next Comprehensive Spending Review will be one of the few opportunities that the new Government will have to set its strategy – so it needs to be mission-driven By Jon Rowney | 12 September 2024 SHARE While the Labour party in opposition formulated a wide-ranging mission-driven policy agenda, it has a challenging economic climate within which to deliver it in government.
To succeed, a missions approach need to be a collective endeavour

Aug 9, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

FINANCE To succeed, a missions approach need to be a collective endeavour Missions should be ambitious enough to require organisations to innovate to achieve long-term goals, says Jon Rowney By By Jon Rowney | 09 August 2024 SHARE As government begins to mobilise its national missions, questions emerge about the role of local government and what it means to be a mission-oriented organisation.
The latest articles written by Jon Rowney

Jun 26, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

Articles by Jon Rowney FINANCE Stabilising the current financial landscape is not straightforward By Jon Rowney | 26 June 2024 A funding system that better reflects the capacity and potential for impact of the sector is need... LONDON COUNCILS Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention By Jon Rowney | 15 May 2024 Jon Rowney says financial pressure on councils caused by the lack of affordable homes risks beco...
Stabilising the current financial landscape is not straightforward

Jun 26, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

We’ve maintained a focus on public service and the needs of communities and we now need this focus to be reflected in how we are funded. Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription. Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government. Already a subscriber? Login
Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention

May 15, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

The charity Crisis reports that the average age at death for those experiencing homelessness is 46 for men and 42 for women – often with severe disadvantages and poorer outcomes across a range of issues. Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription. Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government. Already a subscriber? Login
Net zero: Something more radical is needed

Apr 3, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

The climate crisis needs collective effort. Our climate action plan sets out a framework for action for everyone living and working in the borough. Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription. Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government. Already a subscriber? Login
Who can solve the council tax conundrum?

Mar 13, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jon Rowney

By Jon Rowney | 13 March 2024 Council tax sits at the heart of the debate about the funding of local public services and the balance between the citizen, local democracy and central Government. Since its introduction in 1993, it has remained unreformed, and while the Lyons inquiry findings may be almost 20 years old, they remain as relevant as ever. Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.