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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Basildon – back in business

By Gavin Callaghan | 20 May 2020

Now is the time for a total reimagining of Basildon’s town centre, says Cllr Gavin Callaghan – an...

FINANCE

Our first responsibility is to be a good ancestor

By Tony Kirkham | 20 May 2020

We need to stand shoulder to shoulder with Government and trust that the original commitment to e...

HEALTH

The transformative power of collaboration in a crisis

By Gavin Jones | 20 May 2020

Bickering, arguments and tribalism were swept away when the COVID-19 emergency struck Essex, with...

FINANCE

Road to disaster?

By Judith Blake | 20 May 2020

With a huge proportion of income vanishing almost overnight, there is the very real possibility t...

LEGAL

Why localism is needed for behaviour change

By Dan Corry | 20 May 2020

Councils can be key – as can local community groups and charities – in setting social norms that ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Superstars delivering in the face of adversity

By Kirsty Larkins | 20 May 2020

When the pandemic hit, South Somerset DC quickly decided to redeploy staff in changed or closed s...

EDUCATION

Ministers under pressure over school opening

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2020

Ministers are under increasing pressure to rethink its plans to open schools on 1 June after more...

PUBLIC HEALTH

2020 could be the year councils start to roar

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2020

As the rest of the country suffers lockdown fatigue, local government has also had enough and it ...

WHITEHALL

Level up, bounce back - wise up

By Sarah Longlands | 19 May 2020

Our recovery will be even slower, more difficult and unequal if it depends on waiting for Whiteha...

BUSINESS RATES

Difficult questions lie ahead for Government and the sector

By Graeme McDonald | 19 May 2020

Graeme McDonald says we have some important decisions to make and a challenging new future to pla...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council