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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Why is central government not listening?
By Blair McPherson | 16 February 2021
The pandemic has given local authorities the opportunity to shine and demonstrate to government ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Let's digitise local democracy in civil, safe and productive ways
By Lora Botev | 12 February 2021
If the Handforth Parish Council video proved anything, it’s the need to digitise democracy, say W...
WHITEHALL
Government 'understands' virtual meetings call
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2021
Sector representatives have been told their arguments for allowing virtual meetings to continue h...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Cross-party backing for European charter
By Dan Peters | 05 February 2021
The European charter of local self-government took a step closer to being incorporated into Scots...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Don't make local elections yet another COVID victim
By Professor Colin Copus | 03 February 2021
As we have seen elsewhere, local elections can and have taken place in COVID times, says Professo...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
It is time to digitise democracy
By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2021
In May we will be back to the council chamber, all due to a lack of legislation to let councils ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Will May be a missed chance?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 February 2021
The Prime Minister wants the elections to go ahead. But Dr Jonathan Carr-West says that whether a...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Legal advice sought in fight to keep remote meetings
By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2021
Local government officers are seeking legal advice to work out if councils can continue to hold m...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Local authorities and coronavirus
By Clare Hardy | 25 January 2021
Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy of Geldards look at the implications of the pandemic for the way ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Hall puts pressure on Croydon for May mayoral referendum
By Dan Peters | 20 January 2021
Local government minister Luke Hall has suggested any referendum on introducing a directly-electe...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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