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ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutional propriety’ say emeritus professors Steve Leach and Colin Copus.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Commission pushes ahead with surveys despite elections uncertainty
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025
The Electoral Commission is pushing ahead with two surveys for returning officers about May's pol...
GENERAL ELECTION
Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules
By William Eichler | 10 September 2024
Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...
ELECTIONS
Elections officials raise concerns over abuse
By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024
Concerns have been raised over ‘unacceptable behaviour’ faced by officials during the General Ele...
GENERAL ELECTION
General Election: 'Room for improvement', says commission
By William Eichler | 05 July 2024
Polling day ‘ran smoothly’ but there is ‘room to improve the experience for some’, according to t...
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Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development
£71,202 - £77,495 per annum
Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
- All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
- CIPFA postpones members' merger vote
- Labour election losses mount amid Reform surge
- Reform pledges to proritise Green councils for immigration detention centres
- Mayor steps into chief executive row with Reform UK councillors
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