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COHESION

Councils in cohesion cash plea

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2024

Councils have made a plea to the Government for powers and resources to bolster community cohesio...

HOUSING

'Decades of neglect' impact on fire safety enforcement

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

Talks have been held with the Government over councils’ need for more support to enforce fire saf...

PLANNING

Fears over strategic planning proposals

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2024

The Local Government Association (LGA) has raised concerns over Government proposals for strategi...

LEADERSHIP

Peak performances

By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2024

Around 600 people took part in the Public Sector Challenge earlier this month, scaling the three ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

To invest, or not to invest?

By Emily Twinch | 12 September 2024

The previous Government wanted the Local Government Pension Scheme to invest in the UK. Emily Twi...

GRENFELL INQUIRY

Grenfell: The fallout

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

The repercussions from last week’s damning Grenfell Inquiry report have begun, with systemic and ...

FINANCE

Who is battling for local government in the Treasury?

By Heather Jameson | 11 September 2024

Local government now has talented allies in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govern...

ASYLUM

Lifting the asylum limbo

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024

Martin Ford looks at the action the new Government is taking to get a grip on the asylum system, ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

The first steps to healthier lives

By Greg Fell | 09 August 2024

Directors of public health have a responsibility to cut rates of non-communicable diseases, and b...

COUNCILLORS

The sector's politicians have their families, responsibilities and mortgages, too

By By Claire Kober | 06 August 2024

The talent drain of councillors is a serious issue for the sector coming at a time when the mood ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

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Harborough District Council

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

Westmorland and Furness Council

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Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

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