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ELECTIONS

Lords postal votes criticism rejected

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

Civil servants have defended the postal votes system in the face of criticism from Lords.

WHITEHALL

Reforming council tax will help government level up

By Michael Burton | 17 March 2020

Reforming council tax will help the Government deliver its levelling up agenda for the Midlands a...

WHITEHALL

Call for growth deal to cover funding gap

By Dan Peters | 16 March 2020

A £3bn growth deal is needed to avoid a gap in the delivery of capital projects while the UK Shar...

FINANCE

Districts call for 'more robust' audit procurement

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020

District councils have called for a ‘more robust procurement process’ as an increasing number of ...

FINANCE

Budget 2020: Flood-hit areas to share £200m defence fund

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2020

The money will go to 25 areas based on criteria including repeated flooding.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2020: New West Yorkshire mayor announced

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2020

A new directly-elected West Yorkshire mayor has been announced with the Government signing a new ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Developing local politicians, not elected officers

By Colin Copus | 11 March 2020

Member development must focus on the wider world with which councillors must engage, not just the...

FINANCE

To co-ordinate or not?

By Dan Corry | 11 March 2020

Dan Corry asks if the familiar struggle between Downing Street neighbours tells us something abou...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Row over York chief departure

By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020

A row has erupted over the departure of York City Council’s chief executive.

FINANCE

Scottish ministers hit out at UK austerity

By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020

Scottish ministers have blamed UK austerity measures for the financial difficulties facing counci...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council