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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 ...
WHITEHALL
New political structures – have lessons been learned?
By John Stewart | 26 November 2008
In the decade since the Government came up with its plans for new political structures for counci...
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£86,537 – £95,898 plus benefits and relocation support
Premium jobThis is a new, pivotal and exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader to help shape York's future prosperity... Apply for this job
Service Manager - Multi Agency Child Protection Team
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead the future of multi-agency child protection in Cheshire East. Apply for this job
SEND Locality Manager
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Ready to lead and shape the future of SEND services? Apply for this job
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