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HOUSING

Birmingham scolded over housing

By Rachel Salveta | 24 May 2023

Around 23,000 social homes owned by Birmingham City Council do not meet the Decent Homes Standard.

IMPROVEMENT

Showdown in Brum

By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2023

Heather Jameson assesses the situation at Birmingham City Council after a week in which the leade...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Enfield urged to invest in planning

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023

Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...

FINANCE

Jones steps up to lead commissioner at Slough

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has appointed Gavin Jones as the new lead commissioner at...

IMPROVEMENT

New leader for Brum after Labour ousts Ward

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2023

The national Labour Party has selected John Cotton as the new leader of Birmingham City Council's...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: DLUHC dials up LGA improvement pressure

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023

LGA could be made to axe several reviews in favour of key areas, as plans for Oflog watchdog grow.

IMPROVEMENT

Time to implement a corporate governance rating

By Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023

It is that time of year again – the moment the Local Government Association negotiates its fundin...

PLANNING

Gove in planning intervention threat

By Mark Conrad | 15 May 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has threatened intervention across nine underperforming c...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

'Surprise' at lack of CQC inspection pilot volunteers

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2023

An ex-president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has expressed ‘s...

IMPROVEMENT

Shropshire hit by enforcement notice

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued the notice following ‘poor handling’ of Freedo...

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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

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council