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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...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Counting the costs of the EU Exit process
By Ian Miller | 15 May 2019
When the dust settles on the UK's departure from the European Union there will surely be a formal...
ELECTIONS
Voters give animal magic
08 May 2019
For all its ills, social media has brought us some thoroughly modern new traditions, among the mo...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
What should ex-councillors do next?
By John Tizard | 08 May 2019
John Tizard says those staring into the future after losing their council seats should take time ...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
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