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WHITEHALL

Landmark judgement brings rough sleeping clarity

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

Councils have the legal powers to help people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who are sle...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Councils should not 'overly collude' with 'flagellation' on governance

By Ann McGauran | 09 March 2021

Councils should not ‘overly collude’ with the ‘flagellation that sometimes comes from the centre’...

FINANCE

Councils left seriously underfunded, NAO finds

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has left local authorities seriously underfunded and facing budget cuts unless the Go...

FINANCE

Croydon granted capitalisation request

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Croydon LBC has been granted a capitalisation direction just days before it was due to finalise i...

WHITEHALL

BUDGET 2021: Sunak warns of pain to come

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a budget to protect ‘livelihood and jobs’ – with a warning of...

WHITEHALL

Unison call for election safety measures

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2021

The Government needs to implement strict measures in May’s local elections to keep staff safe, tr...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Jenrick warned of legal action over end to virtual meetings

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2021

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has been served a pre-action letter warning of legal ac...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Town recovery the tailored way

By Katie Hickman | 24 February 2021

The pandemic has made delivering strong, more inclusive and resilient towns crucial, argues Katie...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

A crucial step for Luton's recovery

By Cllr Hazel Simmons | 24 February 2021

Luton BC’s capitalisation direction will allow the council to temporarily borrow money to fund se...

FINANCE

Easing the cash flow

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2021

Martin Ford looks at the reaction to the first set of capitalisation directions given to councils...

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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

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Finance Manager - WMF2210e

£51,356- £52,413

Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council