LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Minister raised fears of Tower Hamlets voter intimidation

By Jonathan Werran | 02 September 2014

Cities minister Greg Clark voiced fears to voting watchdogs Tower Hamlets residents might be too ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

We worked hard for months before the election

By John Williams | 06 August 2014

There was a general consensus before the elections in Tower Hamlets that tougher measures were ne...

WHITEHALL

Some unanswered questions

By John Stewart | 20 September 2011

George Jones and John Stewart suggest there will be major conflicts unless the Government clearly...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shadowy figures

By John Stewart | 08 June 2011

Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...

WHITEHALL

Qualified votes challenge local democracy

By John Stewart | 12 April 2011

MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...

WHITEHALL

A patchwork quilt

By John Stewart | 10 November 2010

The Government is still determined to impose directly-elected mayor models on the largest city au...

WHITEHALL

Should we let the people decide

By John Stewart | 24 September 2010

Introducing referendums to decide local issues like council tax increases has implications for re...

WHITEHALL

Lessons for the coalition from hung councils

By John Stewart | 18 August 2010

Can Messrs Cameron and Clegg learn some lessons from local government where no overall control ha...

WHITEHALL

The democracy of partnerships

By John Stewart | 11 March 2010

The accountability of partnerships can create problems for local democracy, say George Jones and ...

WHITEHALL

The alternative society

By John Stewart | 24 February 2010

The possibility of a hung parliament means electoral reform could remain on the agenda after the ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council