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ELECTIONS

Minister shrugs off election concerns

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023

Fears that pressures on elections officials will leave them overwhelmed at the next General Elect...

ELECTIONS

Election fears raised with ministers

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2023

Concern among council officers was detailed in a new Government-commissioned report on the implem...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Battling democratic backsliding

By Professor James Downe | 04 December 2023

Greg Notman and Professor James Downe reflect on the current health of local democracy, and look ...

DEVOLUTION

Norfolk devolution scheduled delayed

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2023

Norfolk’s level 3 devolution deal is set to be pushed back to 2025.

ELECTIONS

One hump or two?

21 November 2023

Diary loves an extended metaphor, even if it describes the parlous state of the nation’s elections.

ELECTIONS

Warning of polling day disruption to services

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2023

Frontline council services could be disrupted during elections as staff are drafted in to run pol...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Current climate making it 'impossible' for councils to carry on

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

Soaring demand, rising pay bills and inflationary costs are making it ‘virtually impossible’ to k...

DEVOLUTION

Keeping the faith

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

As local government battles with budgets and rising demand, Heather Jameson spoke to Leeds City C...

WHITEHALL

Housing minister among casualties of Sunak reshuffle

By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2023

The UK will have its 16th housing minister in 12 years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sweepin...

LEGISLATION

Watchdog warning over elections

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023

It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Chief Executive

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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