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ELECTIONS

General Election manifestos begin to take shape

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024

Labour is gearing up for the looming General Election by beginning work on its manifesto.

DEVOLUTION

London stalling?

By Nick Bowes | 13 February 2024

Nick Bowes sets out the reasons why more progress hasn’t been made on devolution in London and lo...

COUNCIL TAX

Reform council tax to level up

By Henri Murison | 13 February 2024

Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediate...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Don't just 'hope' for change

By Matthew Taylor | 12 February 2024

Matthew Taylor argues change in the healthcare system needs to come from the bottom up as well as...

PAY

Rayner floats three-year pay deal

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

An incoming Labour Government could throw its weight behind a longer-term pay deal for the sector...

LEGISLATION

Officer warning over street votes

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2024

Senior council officers have issued a scathing response to plans for street-level planning votes ...

FINANCE

Time for a fightback

By Sarah Longlands | 05 February 2024

Political parties think the general public doesn’t care about councils, which is why, electorally...

FINANCE

It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size

By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024

With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...

COUNCILLORS

Security costs exemption for election spend limits

By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare this week confirmed key security costs for local elections ...

FINANCE

Is it going to be giveaways or propping up councils?

23 January 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has asked Treasury staff to scout for potential cash for local government,...

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Head of Legal and Governance

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Elmbridge Borough Council

Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Head of Legal and Governance

£92,948-£104,310 plus £6,500 Leadership Allowance and £5,000 Statutory Officer Allowance

Elmbridge is a vibrant borough, celebrated for its green spaces, bustling high streets and welcoming villages. Apply for this job

Elmbridge Borough Council

Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

up to salary max £121,445 per annum

We are now seeking a Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer to play a pivotal role Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council