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REORGANISATION

And those against?

By Cllr Steve Pitt | 23 July 2025

Cllr Steve Pitt makes a firm case for local authorities such as Portsmouth City Council to be lef...

GOVERNMENT

Find finance fix

By Neil Merrick | 23 July 2025

MPs call for authorities to be given immediate powers to revalue properties ahead of full review ...

POLICY

Peers pass fire and hire exemption

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Councils with financial problems that are placed under government intervention may be exempt from...

COMMISSIONING

McArdle to replace Caller as Birmingham intervention boss

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Government commissioner Tony McArdle is to replace Max Caller heading up the intervention team at...

FINANCE

Getting audit back on track

By Rob Powell | 22 July 2025

The Government's reset and recovery strategy, along with associated backlog dates, have helped ge...

REORGANISATION

Councils back three mainland unitaries

By Neil Merrick | 21 July 2025

Hampshire CC and East Hampshire DC have backed three unitary mainland councils, with the Isle of ...

FINANCE

Districts sound fair funding alarm

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2025

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has joined inner London boroughs in sounding the alarm over ...

POLITICS

Farage says Reform 'facing obstructionism'

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2025

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of his c...

FINANCE

'Fastest finger first' funding approach criticised

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025

The Government’s chosen shift in approach away from competitive bidding has been criticised.

FINANCE

Budget problem? Ask FRED

By Cllr Rowan Ree | 17 July 2025

Using data and the latest technology is helping Hammersmith and Fulham LBC save money to fund vit...

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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

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

£50,269 to £56,730 Per year

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

£95,069- £100,817 per annum

Transforming Lives and Communities Together Apply for this job

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council