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WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG pushes ahead with exit pay data demands

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is pushing ahead with demanding...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Local elections 2021: The system creaked in the face of the number of polls

By Peter Stanyon | 11 May 2021

There were a variety of problems both ahead of and during polling day, says Peter Stanyon.

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Queen's Speech: No funding pledge on social care reform

By Ann McGauran | 11 May 2021

The Queen’s Speech fell short of including a social care Bill and there was no pledge on funding.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Local elections 2021: The process demands too much of teams

By Ian Miller | 10 May 2021

Ian Miller ponders the impact of Super Thursday on the mental health of electoral teams, and says...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The end of council virtual meetings. What's next?

By David Kitson | 10 May 2021

David Kitson of Bevan Brittan says councils should now focus on how they can safely facilitate me...

HOMELESSNESS

In emergencies, we need to plug the gaps in the social safety net 

By Alex Ballard | 10 May 2021

Discretionary cash support must be included in the toolbox for any major emergency response, says...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local elections 2021: Ideas for new administrations

By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 10 May 2021

Tom Lloyd Goodwin of CLES lays out eight approaches to tackling the range of problems that threat...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local results will supercharge the levelling up ambitions

By Jonathan Werran | 07 May 2021

The Conservative government is now set to enjoy an assured position of dominance and power at loc...

SOCIAL CARE

It's time to secure the future of social care, says Lord Bob Kerslake

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 07 May 2021

Lord Bob Kerslake hands on the presidency of the LGA to Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson in July. The...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Forcing councils to physically meet risks 'democratic deficit'

By John Austin | 05 May 2021

Councils in England should be ‘trusted to continue to deliver virtual meetings successfully as th...

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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

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council