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LEADERSHIP

A life-changing move for the best

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2025

As retiring Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones contemplates spending more time with his family ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

£1.5bn announced for 'left behind' neighbourhoods

By William Eichler | 04 March 2025

Towns across the UK will benefit from a £1.5bn cash boost aimed at reviving high streets, improvi...

POLITICS

Shortfall worsens after allocation changes

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2025

Councils are facing an additional £76m shortfall in their temporary accommodation budgets followi...

LEGAL

Council leader: Legally challenging grant axing worthwhile

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2025

North Yorkshire Council’s legal action against the Government over a £14m funding cut could cost ...

FINANCE

Hillingdon facing possibility of s114

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2025

Hillingdon LBC has been warned it faces the possibility of having to issue a section 114 notice i...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Shadow minister: levelling up 'would take decades'

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025

The last Conservative government failed to articulate the long-term nature of its levelling up po...

FINANCE

Promoting prevention

By Ann McGauran | 28 February 2025

A new report from the National Audit Office on local government financial sustainability doubles ...

DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devo has to be the destination sooner or later

By Andrew Carter | 28 February 2025

Giving places power to raise their own money is a logical next stop for devolution, especially in...

FINANCE

Whole government response required to secure councils' finances

By Ann McGauran | 28 February 2025

Making councils financially sustainable requires a whole government response led by the Ministry ...

FINANCE

Let's make the case for investing in local government

By Ali Griffin | 27 February 2025

Even in this tough environment, we have countless examples of what the sector is capable of and w...

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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