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DEVOLUTION

Devolution should be the default option, say MPs

By Laura Sharman | 01 October 2021

Government should consider devolving greater powers in housing, health, planning and education, a...

BUSINESS RATES

Mayors key to rebuilding red wall

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Labour will look to local government to spearhead its attempts to return to power at Westminster.

HOUSING

Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain

By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021

Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...

WHITEHALL

A familiar face in a beefed-up role

24 September 2021

As Michael Gove steps intro the newly-styled Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up 'must start with councils'

By Martin Ford | 21 September 2021

A panel of experts has agreed council funding is key to addressing regional inequalities.

EXECUTIVE / COMMITTEE SYSTEM

Council to adopt cabinet system to aid devo bid

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2021

Nottinghamshire expected to abandon the committee system it took on for decision making in 2012.

CLIMATE CHANGE

The clock is tickling

By Paul O’Brien | 19 September 2021

Local government is awaiting the outcome of some important announcements in the next couple of mo...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

CCN chair's devo pledge

By Ann McGauran | 15 September 2021

The new chair of the County Councils’ Network (CCN) said unitarisation is ‘dead’ as the Governmen...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County deals are 'absolutely the answer'

By Ann McGauran | 14 September 2021

Tim Oliver takes over this week as the new chair of the County Councils’ Network. He talks to Ann...

DEVOLUTION

The deal decision

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2021

The MJ rounds up the current state of play on devolution in England. Dan Peters reports.

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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