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LEGISLATION

May the 4th be with you

By Peter Stanyon | 07 March 2023

As 4 May looms, councils are heads down in preparation for the implementation of voter ID. But th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Neglect and the perfect storm

By Jo Porter | 07 March 2023

Assessing the care given to a child against the yardstick of a ‘reasonable parent’ involves consi...

LEGISLATION

The polling unknowns

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2023

The greatest fear of critics is that rather than achieving the stated aim of promoting more trust...

WHITEHALL

Gove: Devolution will fuel post-Brexit renewal

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his long-term commitment to devolving powers t...

WHITEHALL

Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023

Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...

BUSINESS

Former minister in affordable housing push

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2023

Thousands of new affordable homes could be created under a Bill that would hand councils more con...

LEGISLATION

Government rejects levelling up mission on child poverty

21 February 2023

A Lords’ amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill requiring a clear mission on child p...

PLANNING

Fighting for freedom

By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

LEGISLATION

MJ Housing: Ready for regulation

By Kate Dodsworth | 15 February 2023

As new legislation heralds greater power for housing regulation, Kate Dodsworth suggests councils...

WHITEHALL

Council considers legal action amid asylum row

By Mark Conrad | 14 February 2023

Brighton & Hove City Council is considering legal action against the Government to resolve a disp...

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Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

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Reading Borough Council

Director of Transport

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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 Transport

£103,292 - £114,280

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority