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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lies and statistics

By Paul Wheeler | 04 May 2016

Paul Wheeler says devolution means it is now more important than ever for comparisons across loca...

DCLG

Form follows function

By Martin Cresswell | 04 May 2016

Martin Cresswell says the Government’s devolution revolution has done little to put citizens at t...

WHITEHALL

Key cities need fiscal freedom to reverse under investment

By Tom Bridge | 04 May 2016

Full fiscal autonomy must be extended to key cities if the Northern Powerhouse is to turn back fi...

BUSINESS

Devo disputes continue

By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016

Ongoing wrangles over devolution deals are causing regions to miss out on vital opportunities, MP...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Winning powers south of the river

By Sarah Sturrock | 04 May 2016

Sarah Sturrock delivers the South London Partnership’s vision for devolution to five boroughs on ...

FINANCE

Devolution and the search for skills

By Patrick Hartop | 04 May 2016

Patrick Hartop discusses how the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal used powers and fund...

WHITEHALL

Call for taskforce to tackle crisis-hit Scots authorities

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2016

A taskforce could be launched to grapple with the financial situation facing Scotland’s in-crisis...

WHITEHALL

PM tells DCLG: Make sure local bosses are good enough

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2016

Prime minister David Cameron will focus on local government leadership in a key early summer anno...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Inquiry eyes advantages of economic inclusivity

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2016

A major independent inquiry to understand and identify practical ways to make local economies acr...

ELECTIONS

Let's excite the electorate to head for the polls

By Heather Jameson | 04 May 2016

Heather Jameson reflects on local democracy and asks what charismatic new mayors might do to vote...

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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