ELECTIONS

Survey finds 90% of election officers 'little or not at all' prepared for voter ID

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

Almost 90% of elections officers say they are little or not at all prepared for rolling out voter...

ELECTIONS

MPs bemoan 'missed opportunity' to simplify elections

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2022

Elections laws are in ‘urgent need of rationalisation and simplification’, a select committee of ...

ELECTIONS

Watchdog's warning over Elections Act

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2022

The Electoral Commission has argued plans to give ministers a say over its work could ‘get in the...

ELECTIONS

Further headaches for elections staff

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2022

Concerns have been raised in the wake of speculation over rescheduled bank holidays to mark the c...

ELECTIONS

The Coronation crowns electoral headaches

By Ian Miller | 18 October 2022

Returning officer Ian Miller explains why it’s crucial that any changes to bank holidays around t...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up, scaling down?

By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 13 October 2022

Key measures on planning expected to be moved from flagship levelling up Bill.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Where do we stand in such uncertain times?

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2022

Heather Jameson asks if investment zones will even be in place before an election? 'Or is there a...

ELECTIONS

Workload warning over voting pilots

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2022

Proposals to introduce automatic voter registration in Wales could cause confusion and add to alr...

ELECTIONS

Going for growth is good but will not be enough on its own

By Andrew Carter | 10 October 2022

Going for growth is, of course, the right plan to pursue, says Andrew Carter. 'But its success wi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Everything, everywhere, all at once

By Jonathan Werran | 28 September 2022

Jonathan Werran asks if the political need for a short-term fix on growth policy obscures the eco...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council