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FINANCE

How to help statutory officers do their duties

By Clare Hardy | 13 April 2021

Clare Hardy looks at how councils can involve statutory officers effectively in decision-making a...

LEGAL

Westminster to face Holyrood in court

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2021

The UK Government claims two proposed Scottish laws designed to protect councils and children und...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Jenrick backs virtual meeting legal action

By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...

FINANCE

Fiscal devo 'would avoid need' for legal challenge to levelling fund

By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2021

A legal challenge of the ‘troublingly opaque’ Levelling Up Fund would not be needed if the Govern...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Jenrick backs legal challenge over virtual meetings

By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...

WHITEHALL

Voter ID plans face fresh legal challenge

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2021

A former councillor has been given permission to legally challenge government Voter ID schemes at...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Virtual insanity: Councils hit out at refusal to extend meeting rules

By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2021

Councils will not be able to hold virtual council meetings after 6 May after the Government refus...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Legal battle or virtual meetings fast-tracked to meet May deadline

By Heather Jameson | 25 March 2021

The legal battle to allow virtual meetings to continue after 6 May has taken a step forward after...

FINANCE

NHS backs down over business rates

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2021

NHS trusts have withdrawn their appeal against a High Court ruling that said they were not eligib...

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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