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ELECTIONS

Party of one

05 June 2019

Between organising two elections in quick succession, one council boss was left scratching their ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The basic laws of political physics

By Jonathan Carr-West | 05 June 2019

Dr Jonathan Carr-West says pressure provides a burning platform and the political vacuum an oppor...

WHITEHALL

'Enough is enough'

By Peter Stanyon | 04 June 2019

Chief executive of the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) Peter Stanyon says a root an...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Counting the costs of the 'break-neck speed' EU elections

By Ian Miller | 04 June 2019

Returning officer Ian Miller writes in a personal capacity about the lessons Government and the H...

LEGAL

Council launches internal review after 'scandalous error'

By Mike Yuille | 03 June 2019

Plymouth City Council has launched an internal review of its voter registration processes after o...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Impartiality has never been more important

By Louise Round | 28 May 2019

Louise Round says that for many in districts over the coming years, the lines - red or otherwise ...

ELECTIONS

Trouble and strife

28 May 2019

Diary understands the life of a councillor can be a difficult one, but quitting less than a day a...

ELECTIONS

EU citizens 'denied' vote in European elections

By William Eichler | 24 May 2019

EU citizens living in the UK complained of having their right to vote for an MEP ‘denied’.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Sufficient polling stations are essential to democracy

By Allen Graham | 22 May 2019

Allen Graham says he is continually impressed by how Rushcliffe BC's election staff respond to im...

ELECTIONS

EXCLUSIVE: Violence could delay EU poll

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2019

Polling at the EU elections may be suspended if rioting or open violence breaks out today, return...

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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