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WHITEHALL

The dead hand of centralism holds back productivity

By Ian Miller | 20 March 2024

If councils had the tools, most if not all of them could by now have set fees to recover the full...

HEALTH

Investment in neighbourhood services could be a crucial vote winner

By Mo Baines | 20 March 2024

'As we limp towards another General Election, we have yet to hear any comprehensive plans from ac...

DEVOLUTION

Growing pains

By Ben Franklin | 20 March 2024

With local growth high on the political agenda, Ben Franklin sets out his recipe for success.

FINANCE

Distribution of funding is the trickiest area for councils

By Adele Taylor | 20 March 2024

It is time for the whole sector to come together with a strong voice to say enough is enough, wr...

WHITEHALL

Brum may turn to MD to cover chief exec exit

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

Birmingham City Council could hire a managing director to replace its departing chief executive, ...

FINANCE

Wanted: fiscal reform not fiscal frustration

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

'To bemoan any Government’s inability to take difficult political decisions when it has been in p...

WHITEHALL

LGA warning over XL Bully dogs ban

By Mark Conrad | 19 March 2024

Councils face a double whammy of soaring costs and declining police support as they try to enforc...

WHITEHALL

Government 'may have underestimated' mandatory reporting impact

By Mark Conrad | 19 March 2024

The Home Office may have underestimated the additional number of child sexual abuse (CSA) cases w...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Pothole-riddled roads need £16bn investment, study finds

By William Eichler | 19 March 2024

The condition of roads in England and Wales has continued to decline despite councils spending £1...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council hit by £4.6m employment tribunal payout

By Dan Peters | 18 March 2024

A council that harassed and discriminated against one of its directors will look to appeal an ‘ex...

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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

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Finance Manager - WMF2210e

£51,356- £52,413

Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council