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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A life to outlast us

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

The idea of leaving a legacy can mean very different things. Three speakers outlined their experi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing

By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023

Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need a new path to delivering growth in Cornwall

By Tracie Langley | 12 April 2023

Cornwall has not been able to secure a Level 3 devolution deal. It’s time to re-motivate staff an...

BUSINESS

Labour pledges to revitalise high streets

By Mark Conrad | 12 April 2023

Labour will today promote its plan to revitalise ailing high streets through a £700m fund to help...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A golden approach to tackling deprivation

By Ellise Huntley-Bennett | 11 April 2023

Contestants headed to Cheltenham for the second Local Government Challenge this year, to look at ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A skills plan for Surrey

By Michael Coughlin | 04 April 2023

Michael Coughlin sets out the key elements of Surrey’s plan to create a unified and innovative sk...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting healthier and wealthier

By Sarah Longlands | 04 April 2023

The potential of Integrated Care Systems to harness their economic heft and level up locally is e...

SCRUTINY

Accountability is not a one-way street

By Jessica Studdert | 04 April 2023

Even if Oflog starts life with a light touch, 'there’s little to guard against mission creep seve...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Transferring LEP functions to upper tier councils goes with the policy grain

By James Maker | 04 April 2023

The County Councils’ Network will be engaging Government to ensure the transfer of LEPs is compat...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Giant county unitaries run counter to people power

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 30 March 2023

The challenge to the new unitaries is to prove that, far from being a distant monolith, they can ...

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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