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ELECTIONS

Dispatches from the Polling Place

By Paul Wheeler | 23 November 2016

After spending time in American during the height of election fever, Paul Wheeler explores some o...

THIRD SECTOR

Dealing with the Donald

By Jo Miller | 16 November 2016

The result of the US presidential election shows why local government must ensure communities are...

THIRD SECTOR

What councils can learn from Trump

By Claire Fox | 16 November 2016

The surprise result of the US election can show local government much about how to engage with lo...

DCLG

Dorset confirms 2017 elections despite reorganisation debate

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 November 2016

County council elections in Dorset will go ahead next year, despite on-going discussions about re...

DCLG

Met 'fails to tackle election fraud at Tower Hamlets'

By Dan Peters | 26 October 2016

Tower Hamlets commissioners have expressed their disappointment at the Metropolitan Police Servic...

THIRD SECTOR

Devolution – restoring faith in democracy?

By Aidan Harper | 18 October 2016

The EU referendum and its aftermath have been poor examples of democracy in action. Stronger citi...

PLANNING

It's the democracy dilemma

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2016

The Government's decision on fracking in Lancashire flies in the face of devolution rhetoric, wri...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chiefs welcome MSP probe into returning officer payments

By Sam Clayden | 05 October 2016

Scottish council chief executives have welcomed a MSP probe into additional payments received by ...

FINANCE

Second-hand daylight

By Mark Rogers | 05 October 2016

Mark Rogers reflects on his busy three years as SOLACE president and passes on some crucial lesso...

DCLG

Conservatives name West Midlands mayoral candidate

By Thomas Bridge | 30 September 2016

John Lewis managing director Andy Street has been named the Conservative candidate for next year’...

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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

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC

Director of Human Resources

£119,466 - £131,207

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC