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FINANCE

Creative measures

By David Rushton | 05 August 2015

With the current level of cuts likely to continue, discretionary services, such as leisure and cu...

FINANCE

'Forward view' on elderly care

By Andrew Kaye | 05 August 2015

The Government’s new strategy for the care of older people can’t come soon enough, writes Andrew ...

FINANCE

Future destinies

By Michael Burton | 05 August 2015

Decentralisation, devolution and powerhouses are the words du jour but will they deliver the outc...

WHITEHALL

Deals behind closed doors

By Abdool Kara | 05 August 2015

Chief executive of Swale BC, Abdool Kara, says local government would be foolish to accede to the...

FINANCE

SOLACE in expulsion threat over ethics code

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

Calls have been made for Smith Square to expel councils that refuse to engage with sector-led imp...

HUMAN RESOURCES

EXCLUSIVE: Chief execs round on 'divisive' and 'negative' LGA staff pay

By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA)’s attitude to senior pay has been branded as ‘divisive’ by...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

High time for the sector to start paying the price

By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015

News that the Local Government Association has awarded pay rises to its senior staff while the re...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sunday trading devolution plans unveiled

By Laura Sharman | 05 August 2015

Councils would be given the power to extend Sunday opening hours to boost the local economy by £1...

WHITEHALL

Counties eye sheriff idea

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

Counties seeking devolved powers could be interested in the idea of an elected sheriff, governor ...

HEALTH

Shires rebel against one-size-fits-all CAs

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

A ‘growing number’ of councils want to join two types of combined authority, The MJ has learned.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Director of Transport

£103,292 - £114,280

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

£95,069- £100,817 per annum

Transforming Lives and Communities Together Apply for this job

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council