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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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Strategic Lead – Youth, Play and Participation
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