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WHITEHALL

LGA-backed coalition in fresh plea for Government leisure support

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2023

A coalition including the Local Government Association (LGA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi ...

WHITEHALL

There is real opportunity for big reforms

By Jessica Studdert | 21 February 2023

Jessica Studdert says it can be hard to be optimistic about the national Government machine's abi...

WHITEHALL

The problem with over-reach

By Patrick Diamond | 21 February 2023

Patrick Diamond examines the continuing dysfunctionality at the centre that is holding back Engli...

ELECTIONS

Are we back to 1992?

By Dan Corry | 21 February 2023

The Prime Minister needs to get the Tory ship seaworthy for his election campaign, but is the 199...

WHITEHALL

Survey throws doubt on prompt energy bill help

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2023

Seven in 10 councils do not expect to be able to dole out a key winter energy bill grant until th...

LEGISLATION

Government rejects levelling up mission on child poverty

21 February 2023

A Lords’ amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill requiring a clear mission on child p...

FINANCE

District asks for capitalisation direction to restore reserves

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023

Tandridge DC has requested a capitalisation direction funded from capital receipts to restore its...

FINANCE

Number of homeless Ukrainian refugees mounts

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2023

Politicians have made a cross-party call to extend support for Ukrainian refugees to prevent them...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils urged to develop stronger DCS succession planning

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2023

Councils have been urged to develop stronger succession plans for key children’s services roles a...

WALES

Labour proposes new anti-social behaviour powers for councils

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2023

Councils would be able to force offenders in England and Wales to remove graffiti or rubbish unde...

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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

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

£50,269 to £56,730 Per year

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team Apply for this job

Reading Borough 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