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Sampling voters' sentiments
ELECTIONS

Sampling voters' sentiments

By Sarah Longlands | 05 May 2026

Growing dissatisfaction is pushing voters away from traditional parties, using elections to express their frustration. Sarah Longlands says it highlights public sentiment and underscores the need f...

REORGANISATION

Legal threat over council reorganisation in Hampshire

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2026

The Government could face a legal challenge to reorganisation plans for Hampshire.

COUNCILLORS

Guiding new councillors on the right path

By Sue Bearman | 30 April 2026

With the sector gearing up on 7 May for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 General Elect...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning

By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026

Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026

Birmingham City Council could open itself up to equal pay liabilities worth £200m if a proposed d...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline

By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026

‘Clear and credible concerns’ have been raised by experts that some council children’s services w...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens pledge to revive high streets

By William Eichler | 23 April 2026

The Green Party has announced a policy platform aimed at reviving high streets, including using l...

HR

Keeping a grip on what matters

By Pam Parkes | 23 April 2026

As delegates gather in Birmingham today for the PPMA conference, outgoing president Pam Parkes ur...

ELECTIONS

Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May’s local elections, more than any other party.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens focus on housing as campaign launched

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2026

The Green Party has launched its 2026 local elections campaign with a focus on tackling the housi...

ELECTIONS

The political consequence on reorganisation

By By Paul Marinko | 09 April 2026

With local elections now in full swing, it is inevitable that pronouncements by local politicians...

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Team Leader- Investment Zone Planning

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

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