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BUSINESS RATES

We can fix the system

By Greg Stride | 25 June 2024

Amid rising costs to the sector, the prospect of local government keeping a share of national tax...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Where's the trust?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 07 May 2024

LGIU research sheds light on the ever greater decline of public trust in government. Dr Jonathan ...

ELECTIONS

Battle lines drawn for local elections

By Martin Ford | 03 April 2024

Rows over levelling up have dominated the opening clashes as campaigning kicked off for next mont...

LGIU

Carving out a financial solution

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 March 2024

With local government currently in the spotlight in General Election year, Dr Jonathan Carr-West ...

FINANCE

Freedom to be and to do

By Jonathan Carr-West | 15 January 2024

Local government needs a multi-year sustainable funding settlement; central government needs to t...

FINANCE

Scottish finance settlement 'is not enough'

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

The Scottish Government has said councils will receive the equivalent of a 5% council tax increas...

FINANCE

Call for MPs' help over 'inadequate' settlement

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2023

Councils are to turn to MPs to make the case to the Government following the announcement of an ‘...

FINANCE

One in four Scottish councils have doubts over budgets

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023

One in four Scottish councils fear they will be unable to balance their 2024-25 budgets, a new Lo...

FINANCE

One in five councils 'likely' to issue section 114

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023

Almost one in five councils believe bankruptcy is likely within two years, while doubt hangs over...

PLANNING

The next level begins

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2023

Last month saw the Levelling Up Act receive Royal Assent, but what will that actually mean for lo...

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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

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

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

We are looking to appoint our new Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council