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ELECTIONS

Labour beat election expectations but concerns remain

By Sam Clayden | 06 May 2016

The Labour party did better than predicted in England, but suffered major setbacks in Scotland an...

ELECTIONS

Andy Burnham considering bid for Greater Manchester mayor

By Thomas Bridge | 06 May 2016

Labour’s shadow home secretary Andy Burnham is considering standing to be mayor of Greater Manche...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Labour keeps control of key councils

By Dan Peters | 05 May 2016

Labour has managed to keep control of more council seats than the Conservatives, according to the...

ELECTIONS

Fighting to raise voter registration

By Claire Bassett | 05 May 2016

Claire Bassett explains national work to raise voter registration and how the fight will continue...

ELECTIONS

Corbyn: Labour will not lose council seats in local elections

By Thomas Bridge | 04 May 2016

Jeremy Corbyn has vowed Labour will not lose any council seat at this week’s elections, following...

FINANCE

Payments to supervise elections rapped

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 May 2016

Scottish chief executives have admitted the current system of payments for overseeing elections i...

FINANCE

London's mayoral quandary

By John O’Brien | 04 May 2016

John O'Brien says the result of London's mayoral election will be hugely significant for the rel...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

White Van Man on the local elections

04 May 2016

You have to ask why we bother to have local elections.

ELECTIONS

Transforming local democracy

By Katie Ghose | 04 May 2016

With voters taking to the polls, Katie Ghose examines how devolution could be a 'game changer' fo...

ELECTIONS

Let's excite the electorate to head for the polls

By Heather Jameson | 04 May 2016

Heather Jameson reflects on local democracy and asks what charismatic new mayors might do to vote...

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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