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WHITEHALL

Minister on devolution: Take it or leave it

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2016

A government minister has told East Anglia it can either take or leave the devolution deal signed...

FINANCE

Key messages from The MJ Future Forum

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2016

Local government had much to chew over at The MJ Future Forum. Michael Burton delivers the lesson...

FINANCE

Devolution is still uncharted territory

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2016

Michael Burton delves into last week’s National Audit Office report on the 10 English devolution ...

WHITEHALL

Porter: Blame must be ours

By Sam Clayden | 26 April 2016

LGA chairman tells Public Accounts Committee councils must not pass the buck to ministers if devo...

FINANCE

When your bond is your word

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 26 April 2016

Sir Merrick Cockell examines New Zealand’s municipal bonds agency and asks what lessons can be le...

FINANCE

Fielding the 'hospital pass'

By Norma Atlay | 26 April 2016

Norma Atlay says devolution of funding cuts mean councils must be ready to make tough decisions o...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

New chief after departure for COSLA

26 April 2016

The executive director of community services at Argyll and Bute Council, Cleland Sneddon, has bee...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A true test of local powers

By Nick Forbes | 26 April 2016

Nick Forbes explains why the steel crisis proves devolution of business rates must be accompanied...

BUSINESS

Tensions over rate retention

By Dan Peters | 26 April 2016

As the sector awaits details of business rates retention, Dan Peters talks to Duncan Whitfield ab...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum 2016: Minister insists government will work with sector on rates retention

By Dan Peters | 22 April 2016

Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the new finance system will be designed in co...

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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