HUMOUR

The light fantastic

23 May 2023

Cornwall Council is the latest in the firing line for being caught leaving the office lights on after everyone’s gone home.

BUSINESS

Toy story

23 May 2023

Who needs The Avengers when you have Denise, Sandy, Emma and Richard?

HUMOUR

We'll drink to Trevor

23 May 2023

Many a returning officer will have needed a relaxing drink after the local elections.

HUMOUR

Keep it in the closet

08 January 2021

There’s not been much to smile about in recent months.

WHITEHALL

Bah humbug!

08 January 2021

Last year was tough and 2021 will no doubt still be a bit of a slog for councils recovering from ...

WHITEHALL

Pub-lic service

14 December 2020

Many in lockdown have been missing being allowed to nip to the pub for a swift half.

HUMOUR

Taking the tea

26 November 2020

Diary appreciates it’s not been easy for councillors to get to grips with the new technology invo...

FINANCE

Early days for motion

23 November 2020

It was a heartfelt message of thanks to local authorities that went out from Green Party MP Carol...

WHITEHALL

Classic Matt

16 November 2020

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock took time out of his schedule last week to brief co...

WHITEHALL

All Hope not lost

09 November 2020

The fittingly-named Danielle and Adam Hope are now husband and wife after Northumberland Council ...

WHITEHALL

Soft play hardball

02 November 2020

As local authorities take on tougher coronavirus enforcement powers, they should perhaps be prepa...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

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Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

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Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing