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DEVOLUTION

Labour blocks Driscoll mayoral bid

05 June 2023

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has been blocked by Labour from standing as the party’s mayora...

HEALTH

Where is our vision for public services?

By Emmet Regan | 30 May 2023

Our public services deserve to be prioritised in the national debate, says Emmet Regan, but right...

NORTHERN IRELAND

Sharing the spoils

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

As more English councils tackle the rising tide of no overall control, Paul Marinko looks at the...

ELECTIONS

Connections start at a local level

By Andrew Carter | 30 May 2023

The key lesson from last month's elections is that politics start at a local level, says Andrew C...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Labour accused of centralist coalition approach

By Mark Conrad | 26 May 2023

Senior Lib Dems have accused Labour of centralist diktat in blocking a series of post-election co...

CRIME

New checks on postal and proxy voting announced

By Mark Whitehead | 24 May 2023

Further checks to ensure there is no fraud when people vote by post or proxy could soon be introd...

HUMOUR

We'll drink to Trevor

23 May 2023

Many a returning officer will have needed a relaxing drink after the local elections.

WHITEHALL

Borrowing £12bn higher than last year

By Michael Burton | 23 May 2023

Room to increase spending or reduce taxes has narrowed after the latest figures showed borrowing ...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution is not just for election promises

By Arianna Giovannini | 22 May 2023

Investing in local areas should be a priority for all parties as it can reinvigorate local deomcr...

ELECTIONS

Growing a new administration

By John Tizard | 22 May 2023

John Tizard offers advice to new council administrations on developing new policy platforms, as w...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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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