LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Going further

By Nick Clegg | 21 April 2015

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg sets out the Liberal Democrats’ offer to local government – devo...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Rising to the election challenge

By David Buckle | 14 April 2015

This year's set of elections are the most complex ever, with parish, district and parliamentary s...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Reviving the election lottery

By Simon Parker | 14 April 2015

Simon Parker argues for the random selection of councillors and peers from the citizenry as a mea...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A waste of space

By Claire Fox | 14 April 2015

Claire Fox takes aim at local authorities for their zealous and bizarre use of Public Space Prote...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Do political parties have a future in local government?

By Professor Steve Leach | 09 April 2015

It would be a healthy democratic development if the major parties were prepared to reconsider the...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Housing gain

By Paul Wheeler | 09 April 2015

The General Election and the subsequent mayoral contest bring the opportunity for the 32 boroughs...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Election test

By Paul Lankester | 30 March 2015

This premise that local government has improved electoral management will be tested on 7 May and ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Dawn of a new era

By Paul O'Brien | 30 March 2015

There’s a new breed of local government keen to make its mark in Northern Ireland and eager to em...

FINANCE

Shaping the future

By Matt Burrows | 30 March 2015

Next week, Northern Ireland will implement the biggest reform of its public services for 50 years...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Fear and loathing in St Albans

By Mark Rogers | 30 March 2015

SOLACE president Mark Rogers relates what he heard at this year's Future Forum - and what it poss...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council