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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councillor, are you on mute?

By Kathy O’Leary | 27 May 2020

Kathy O'Leary is navigating the perils of holding a council meeting online in the midst of the co...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Don't put democracy on lockdown

By Claire Fox | 27 May 2020

Claire Fox asks if it is undemocratic for local areas to introduce fundamental shifts in transpor...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Making decisions in cyberspace

By Ian Fytche | 13 May 2020

With the advent of virtual decision making in local government, Ian Fytche offers insight into ho...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Lockdown lessons in virtual democracy

By David Renard | 13 May 2020

Cllr David Renard outlines how Swindon BC got its decision-making functions up and running again ...

PLANNING

The Planning Inspectorate – Will it win its technology race?

By Jasmine Ratta | 05 May 2020

COVID-19 is driving the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) to modernise, says Jasmine Ratta. She hopes ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A united unitary

By Martin Tett | 21 April 2020

Buckinghamshire Council leader Cllr Martin Tett talks about the successes of launching the countr...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Creating the rainbow together

By Dr Andrew Larner is chief executive of the Improvement & Efficiency Social Enterprise (iESE), which supports public sector transformation | 21 April 2020

Councils' response to COVID-19 has been phenomenal, says Dr Andrew Larner - and he hopes that Gov...

PLANNING

Technology delivers democracy in Waltham Forest during the COVID-19 emergency

By Martin Esom | 14 April 2020

Martin Esom outlines how Waltham Forest became the first council to pilot its monthly planning co...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Experts seek clarification on virtual meetings regulations

By Ann McGauran | 06 April 2020

Councils should give five working days’ notice for virtual meetings or use normal urgency procedu...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils given power to hold meetings remotely

By Laura Sharman | 03 April 2020

Local authorities will be allowed to hold public meetings remotely by video or telephone under ne...

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Head of Regeneration and Growth

£68,930.00 - £73,320.50 per annum

We need someone with experience, drive and commitment to lead and manage the service. Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

£51,356 - £52,413

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to support on the Council’s Housing work. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

£56,883 - £59,198

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council