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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The myth of the strong leader

By Professor Steve Leach | 26 May 2015

Despite political parties insistence on imposing strong governance, it is more sensible to let ea...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Electoral burden

By Andrew Muter | 26 May 2015

Returning officers and election administrators are reviewing the experience and drawing out lesso...

BUSINESS

Carolyn Downs to leave LGA

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2015

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Carolyn Downs has been appointed as the new ch...

FINANCE

Reconstructing local government

By Kim Ryley | 19 May 2015

A journey of transformation is the next step if public sector services are to continue to survive...

FINANCE

Commercially yours

By Paul Lankester | 19 May 2015

Becoming more commerical is more than a mantra for districts - and requires new skills for member...

FINANCE

Conservative and Lib Dem coalition takes power in York

By Jonathan Werran | 19 May 2015

A coalition of Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors has taken control of York City Counc...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Biggs and Khan in Tower Hamlets mayor showdown

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2015

Tower Hamlets LBC’s cabinet member for housing and development will attempt to succeed Lutfur Rah...

FINANCE

And after the election?

By Graeme Creer | 15 May 2015

Graeme Creer looks ahead to what the Conservative manifesto commitments might mean for local gove...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

No alarms, no surprises

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 May 2015

The results of last week’s local elections, which mirrored the Conservative party’s unexpected tr...

WHITEHALL

Conservatives win back leadership of the LGA

By MJ reporter | 13 May 2015

The Conservatives have regained the leadership of the Local Government Association after a shock ...

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frederica-diamanta

Community Safety Service Manager

£55,620 - £57,869 per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Community Safety service Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

Director of Digital Transformation

Starting £55,743

As our Director of Digital Transformation, you will lead the development and implementation of digital strategies Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council