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CRIME

Voter ID law 'poisoned cure,' say MPs

By William Eichler | 12 September 2023

The voter ID rule that was brought in an attempt to tackle electoral fraud in the 2023 local elec...

DIGITAL

Council hit by suspected ransomware attack

By William Eichler | 25 August 2023

St Helens BC has put in place extra security measures after a suspected ransomware attack on its ...

SOCIAL CARE

National Partnership Agreement needs strong engagement and sustainable funding

By Cllr David Fothergill | 21 August 2023

Without careful planning, the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ approach risks adding to the burden on p...

FINANCE

Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has ...

HEALTH

Local government funding system has 'broken down'

By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2023

The funding system for local government has ‘broken down’ and what councils currently receive fro...

BUSINESS

Scandal-hit firm reports losses

By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2023

A firm at the centre of a residential care abuse scandal has reported operating losses of £5.8m f...

HEALTH

Is it time for local government to say enough is enough?

By Heather Jameson | 08 August 2023

'Instead of pushing pressures – and people – from pillar to post, public services should be worki...

WHITEHALL

Health backing for police withdrawal delay

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2023

Senior healthcare figures have backed councils’ demand to delay police withdrawal from non-urgent...

CRIME

Community safety: the case for collaboration

By Keith Fraser | 08 August 2023

Keith Fraser sets out the arguments for collaboration between local authorities and the police to...

CRIME

A game-changing approach to keeping our residents safe

By Sharon Lea | 08 August 2023

Hammersmith and Fulham LBC’s law enforcement team is a key element in the borough’s approach to c...

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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