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WHITEHALL

Councillors complain of lack of powers

By Mike Yuille | 07 March 2022

More than two out of three (68%) councillors in England feel they lack sufficient powers to repre...

AUDIT

Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022

Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

East Hants wanted split from Havant, councillors claim

By Dan Peters | 04 March 2022

An ex-leader of Havant BC has expressed disappointment that East Hampshire DC will establish its ...

FINANCE

Basildon told to develop narrative after years of uncertainty

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022

Basildon BC needs to develop a ‘simple but strong and effective narrative’ for its area after fou...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Forbes: No parachute option for Newcastle leader

21 February 2022

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has confirmed he will step down from his post after his...

COUNCILLORS

Taking a stand for councillors

By Heather Jameson | 15 February 2022

Who would be a local politician, asks Heather Jameson, in the wake of Nick Forbes' 'brutal' desel...

FINANCE

Manchester praised as 'first-rate' council

By Chris Mahony | 14 February 2022

Manchester City Council is a ‘first-rate’ local authority, a peer review team has concluded.

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Councillor suing own council for damages

By Dan Peters | 14 February 2022

An experienced councillor is suing his own council for thousands of pounds in damages over claims...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Forbes future in doubt after losing reselection vote

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2022

Senior vice-chair of the Local Government Association, Cllr Nick Forbes, has lost a vote to be re...

COUNCILLORS

The case for the defence

By Colin Copus | 09 February 2022

Colin Copus says councillors have long been the target for negative and unfair views about the jo...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer (Adults) - 37 Hours

£55,437 to £58,525 includes a market supplement of £8,256 per year

Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming... Apply for this job

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