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PEOPLE

EXCLUSIVE: Former audit head lined up for new watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2022

A former head of the National Audit Office (NAO) is to chair the new local government watchdog.

PLANNING

Onshore wind restrictions to be relaxed

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2022

The Government has proposed to ease planning restrictions on onshore wind farms.

WHITEHALL

Council groups decry lack of influence as UKSPF plans approved

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2022

Councils have expressed concerns about the lack of local political influence as the Government be...

WHITEHALL

Oxford-Cambridge Arc makes top role redundant

By Dan Peters | 28 November 2022

Uncertainty over the Government’s commitment to the Oxford-Cambridge Arc has forced the  group le...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up minister to step down as MP

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2022

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has said she will not stand for her Bishop Auckland seat at...

WHITEHALL

Sector braced for more s114 notices after third for Croydon

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2022

The sector is braced for further section 114 notices after Croydon LBC this week issued its third...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Statement: It's pretty depressing, but it could have been worse

By Chris Tambini | 21 November 2022

Chris Tambini says that after the Autumn Statement local government is in a better place than we ...

WASTE

Autumn Statement: A curate's egg for districts

By Ian Miller | 21 November 2022

Tracy Bingham and Ian Miller say that without bold changes in legislation and policy the ability ...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: More mayors announced

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

Four new mayoral authorities are in the pipeline with ‘advanced discussions’ under way, the chanc...

WHITEHALL

Calls for UKSPF funding flexibility

By Martin Ford and Mark Conrad | 16 November 2022

Local government has asked Whitehall to reprofile cash from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)...

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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

Director of Community

£105,727 - £129,293 p.a, plus Essential Car User Allowance

Wealden is a place where people and nature thrive together.   At Wealden District Council, we pride ourselves on delivering five-star customer serv... Apply for this job

Wealden District Council

Programme Director

£82,030 to £90,788

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in this role, this is a very exciting time for Barrow. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council