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POLITICS

Labour refuses to use devo Bill to protect councillors' addresses

By Paul Marinko | 13 November 2025

The Government has rejected a plea to use the devolution Bill to remove the requirement for counc...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Isle of Wight Council 'dysfunctional', report finds

By William Eichler | 12 November 2025

Isle of Wight Council faces serious governance failings and risks Government intervention unless ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government proposes tougher sanctions in standards reform

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2025

Councillors and mayors who repeatedly break the rules or commit serious misconduct will face toug...

REORGANISATION

Leicester proposes merger with districts

By William Eichler | 05 November 2025

Leicester City Council has published a new proposal on local government reorganisation, setting o...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

DCN chair promises 'more edge'

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

The new chair of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has pledged to speak for its members with ‘...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

New beginnings for DCN chair

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

As Richard Wright takes the reins as chair of the District Councils’ Network, he spoke to Martin ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Edinburgh to miss 2030 net zero target

By Joe Lepper | 22 October 2025

Edinburgh City Council will not meet its ambition to be net zero by 2030, according to a report d...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Clash expected over councils' choice of devolution plans

By By Joe Lepper | 09 October 2025

Councils in Gloucestershire are expected to clash over the county’s devolution options.

PENSIONS

Pulling councillors back on side on pensions

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2025

Communities secretary Steve Reed's announcement that councillors can re-enter the Local Governmen...

LEGAL

Legal action over councillor media ban

By William Eichler | 01 October 2025

A local newspaper group has launched legal action against a decision by Reform UK-led Nottinghams...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Communications & Engagement

Up to £78k

Here at Dacorum, we know we have a great story to tell. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Commissioning Manager

£58933 - £69332 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working

Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Chelmsford on Friday 13th February.This role will be responsible for leading and delivering on a ra Apply for this job

Essex County Council

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£37,951 - £42,825 (depending on experience)

You will manage a team of Parks Officers, act as deputy to the Parks & Amenities Manager Apply for this job

Hertsmere Borough Council

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