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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Keeping local government relevant and meaningful

By Kathy O’Leary | 07 May 2024

Following the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, we need to recognise that social capital ma...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Tread carefully when talking to members 

By Blair McPherson | 03 May 2024

Passion and professional values have their place but they need to be shaped to take account of th...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Can mayoral polls help Tories buck their losing trend?

By Jonathan Werran | 03 May 2024

Jonathan Werran picks out the highlights from the local and mayoral poll results so far, and he a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

UPDATED: Tories hold Tees Valley despite heavy losses

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Ben Houchen retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty for the Conservatives proved to be the party's on...

WHITEHALL

Vote warning

By Martin Ford and Mark Conrad | 01 May 2024

Elections officers have warned of the impact of changes to postal vote rules as polls open across...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The quest for community harmony

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2024

A Government-commissioned review has spelt out the difficulties councils face when trying to prot...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Observations on Japan's strong local leader model

By Sam Cunningham | 26 March 2024

Reflecting on his Japanese Study Tour, Sam Cunningham says it is imperative to seek inspiration a...

FINANCE

Wanted: fiscal reform not fiscal frustration

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

'To bemoan any Government’s inability to take difficult political decisions when it has been in p...

FINANCE

Councillors back Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2024

Proposals for a mayoral devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire have been approved by the three ...

WHITEHALL

Budget: Trailblazer devo deal for North East

By Dan Peters | 06 March 2024

The North East has secured a trailblazer devolution deal that could provide a package of new fund...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer)

Competitive, with a package commensurate with experience

A career-defining leadership role in one of England’s most important new unitary authorities Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Counter Fraud and Trading Standards Manager

£62,766 - £69,984

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

Director of Housing

Competitive

Lead a housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. Apply for this job

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

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