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BUSINESS

Democracy can only ever be the winner

By Matthew Barraclough | 06 November 2018

Head of Local News Partnerships at the BBC, Matthew Barraclough, on a new project adding another ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Say 'no' to municipal censorship

By Claire Fox | 30 October 2018

When grassroots activists proactively engage in the democratic process, they should be allowed to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Voter ID: Sledgehammer to crack a nut

By Jess Garland | 13 September 2018

New analysis from the Electoral Reform Society shows the Government’s voter ID trials were far fr...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councillors welcome delay to Labour democracy review

By Mark Conrad | 10 September 2018

Councillors have welcomed a Labour Party decision to postpone the local government side of its de...

WHITEHALL

Burnham: Devolution is our best hope

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2018

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has argued that devolution ‘offers the best hope of making ...

WHITEHALL

Ups and downs for districts

By Ian Miller | 21 August 2018

Ian Miller gives an overview of the latest decisions and indecisions to affect district councils.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Why 'good' consultation is key

By John Tizard | 15 August 2018

The importance of public consultation, especially in the local government arena, can not be under...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

What is the strategy for local government?

By Lawrence Conway | 15 August 2018

Lawrence Conway says the sector needs a unified strategy that is sustainable with forthright lead...

WHITEHALL

Public votes proposed in civil society strategy

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2018

Communities could be put in charge of facilities and decision-making put to public votes under pr...

CLIMATE CHANGE

The localism effect

By Peter Eckersley | 08 August 2018

Comparing the approaches of an English and German councils, Peter Eckersley argues closer relati...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Community Health, Wellbeing & Prevention (DASS)

£160,000

Southampton is a bold, diverse and fast-changing city. Apply for this job

Southampton City Council

Principal Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial

£54,495 - £56,494 + Market Rate Supplement of £3000

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Practice Supervisor - Integrated Front Door

From £50,269 to £63,837

Are you an effective and decisive leader? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council