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ELECTIONS
Pride of the west. Maybe.
28 April 2021
Diary would like to spare a thought for the outgoing west of England mayor, Tim Bowles – mainly a...
ELECTIONS
Is Government brave enough for post-pandemic reform?
By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021
There is a blueprint for public sector reform ready for the post-pandemic era, says Heather James...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The case for virtual meetings
By Jackie Weaver | 27 April 2021
Jackie Weaver – star of Handforth Parish Council’s viral meeting – argues the case for stepping o...
ELECTIONS
Gosport in £40k postal ballots gaffe
By Martin Ford | 26 April 2021
The council has been forced to send out replacement ballot papers to more than 10,000 postal vote...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Problematic predictions
By Paul Wheeler | 20 April 2021
Paul Wheeler looks at how the Super Thursday electoral feast is shaping up. He highlights the key...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Admit when you're wrong
By Dan Corry | 20 April 2021
If we know less and less about successes and failures because we allow denial of the truth and a ...
DEVOLUTION
Opportunity knocks for West Yorkshire
By Zoe Billingham | 13 April 2021
The winning candidate in the first West Yorkshire mayoral election will have an opportunity to sh...
DEVOLUTION
So when will Whitehall take a back seat?
By Andrew Carter | 13 April 2021
Andrew Carter says that with eight mayors up for election, after a year of centrally-mandated COV...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Making elections meaningful
By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 April 2021
We need two things from our electoral system says Dr Jonathan Carr-West – enough stability to mai...
PEOPLE
Councils pay tribute to Prince Philip
By Heather Jameson | 09 April 2021
Councils across the country have paid tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinbu...
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up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
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This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job
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