LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Trust in councils higher than national Government, research finds

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2021

The public placed more trust in local authorities than national Government in responding to the C...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Making the right connections

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 November 2021

COP26 has raised awareness of the actions climate change requires. Dr Jonathan Carr-West argues ...

WHITEHALL

Gove: My most exciting job yet

By Dan Peters | 21 October 2021

New communities secretary Michael Gove has argued that the renaming of his department is a ‘sign ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Will steps finally be taken to protect public servants?

By Heather Jameson | 20 October 2021

As Westminster contemplates the tricky tightrope of balancing safety and democracy, free speech a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Let's not stay silent

By Baroness Claire Fox | 20 October 2021

Baroness Claire Fox argues that while most of us will never have our lives threatened for our vie...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

It's now or never for modern democracy

By Laura Lock | 12 October 2021

The electoral landscape is now ‘more crowded than ever’, while council resources have been ground...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Elections are a family affair

By Andrew Seekings | 12 October 2021

Andrew Seekings looks at how Cumbria is preparing for the electoral challenges of local governmen...

WHITEHALL

Counties in council tax warning

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2021

County leaders have warned council tax bills would have to rise by a fifth over three years to ge...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Bringing on the bad news

By Blair McPherson | 30 September 2021

Councillors have stopped worrying about unpopular decisions and probably to the surprise of many ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Respect, Standards and Freedom of Expression

By Nick Graham | 30 September 2021

In the main, councillors should not fear being disciplined or called to account for their sincere...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council