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COUNCILLORS

Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils

By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022

Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...

ELECTIONS

White van man on... elections

03 May 2022

I can hardly sleep I’m so excited about the local elections.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Combined authority mayor faces probe amid chief's shock exit

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2022

The chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has quit after less tha...

ELECTIONS

These elections are by no means a done deal

By Zoe Billingham | 03 May 2022

Let’s hope that with the focus of this week’s vote, the Government redoubles its efforts to leve...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall risk warning over election reforms

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2022

Whitehall officials have privately admitted councils could be overwhelmed by one of the largest s...

WHITEHALL

No major gains expected as local elections loom

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2022

Labour and the Conservatives are unlikely to make any huge wins at next week’s local elections, i...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Why do we bother with elections?

By Dan Corry | 27 April 2022

Forces beyond the control of the government of your country or local area will have a major role ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Calculating the complex equation of local elections

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2022

If fear of failure at the local elections prompts action on the cost of living crisis, perhaps it...

ELECTIONS

Voting reforms 'risk to democracy'

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2022

Local government election officials have backed a scathing letter from MPs to levelling up secret...

HEALTH

Highways improvement comes top of pre-elections poll

By William Eichler | 21 April 2022

Half of Britons believe the improvement of roads and pavements should be prioritised, according t...

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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