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WHITEHALL

Minister in fresh parks plea

By Dan Peters | 23 April 2020

Local government minister Simon Clarke has urged English council leaders to make sure parks remai...

PAY

Chief executive payment decisions 'not lawful'

By Dan Peters | 17 April 2020

‘Proper procedures’ were not followed and decisions to make payments to a council chief executive...

BUSINESS

Council chief resigns amid allowance probe

By Dan Peters | 14 April 2020

Surrey Heath BC’s chief executive has announced her resignation from the council amid an independ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils given power to hold meetings remotely

By Laura Sharman | 03 April 2020

Local authorities will be allowed to hold public meetings remotely by video or telephone under ne...

WHITEHALL

Video conferencing first at council meeting

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2020

A council used software to help decide key planning applications in what is believed to be the fi...

BUSINESS

Gateshead to look at bring housing back in-house

By Paul Marinko | 30 March 2020

Gateshead MBC is to formally consult on proposals to bring its housing services back in-house.

FINANCE

Make councils account for extreme investments

By Heather Jameson | 19 March 2020

Local government needs a new way to hold councils to account when they are making ‘extreme’ inves...

COUNCILLORS

Who watches the watchers?

By Donald Graham | 18 March 2020

Donald Graham reviews the recent history of local government standards and concludes two-tier and...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Local government audit deadline extended

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

The deadline for local government financial audits has been pushed back by two months.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils respond to coronavirus outbreak

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2020

Councils have closed, events and meetings have been cancelled and some politicians are in self-is...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWelcome and thank you for your interest in leading Hertfordshire Pension Fund as our next Head of Pensions Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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