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HEALTH

The fight against unfair cuts must continue

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2023

The upcoming election offers a fantastic opportunity to get debates around local government fundi...

FINANCE

Building a post-merger Bucks

By Clive Jones | 11 July 2023

Clive Jones describes how merging five councils into one unitary authority led to a streamlined r...

COUNCIL TAX

A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference

By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023

More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: LGA warns Hastings about possible section 114

By Dan Peters | 11 July 2023

Hastings BC may be forced to issue a section 114 notice this financial year unless it makes massi...

FINANCE

Warning audit crisis could get worse

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2023

Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee chair Clive Betts spoke to The MJ as it carries o...

FINANCE

Nottingham warned of overspend 'signal'

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2023

Members of Nottingham City Council have been warned of the consequences of overspending as its bu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Getting a grip in Birmingham

By Heather Jameson | 10 July 2023

The new leader of Birmingham City Council Cllr John Cotton explains the scale of the challenges h...

FINANCE

Councils left in lurch over housing benefit assurance

By Dan Peters | 10 July 2023

Scores of councils have been left in the lurch after failing to find an auditor to carry out thei...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

LGPS should consider alternatives to Government's investment agenda

By Steve Simkins | 07 July 2023

Steve Simkins says it would be hasty to encourage the LGPS to invest in assets which support the ...

PARISH COUNCILS

It is time to recognise clerks

By Rob Smith | 07 July 2023

Local Council Clerk Week is taking place from 10 to 14 July. Rob Smith says clerks are truly at t...

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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