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POLITICS

Cleverly returns to shadow Rayner

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2025

Former foreign and home secretary Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative front bench...

POLICY

Peers pass fire and hire exemption

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Councils with financial problems that are placed under government intervention may be exempt from...

ASYLYM

Fresh criticism of Home Office on asylum

By Neil Merrick | 22 July 2025

Relations between councils and the Home Office soured further this week after the department was ...

POLICY

'Community power key to pushing out populism'

By Neil Merrick | 22 July 2025

More participatory democracy and a genuine transfer of power to neighbourhoods and communities is...

POLITICS

Pennycook: Resident resistance won't stop new towns

By Izzy Lepone | 21 July 2025

New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, the housing and planning mini...

FINANCE

Districts sound fair funding alarm

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2025

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has joined inner London boroughs in sounding the alarm over ...

HOUSING

Councils to be handed powers to inspect rented homes without notice

By Joe Lepper | 21 July 2025

Councils are to be given powers to inspect rented homes without providing notice to landlords.

POLITICS

Farage says Reform 'facing obstructionism'

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2025

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of his c...

FINANCE

'Fastest finger first' funding approach criticised

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025

The Government’s chosen shift in approach away from competitive bidding has been criticised.

LEGISLATION

Legislation and investment to boost cladding remediation

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025

Thousands of buildings with unsafe cladding are expected to be fixed faster thanks to fresh legis...

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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

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£56,883 - £59,198

A great opportunity has arisen in our head office in the beautiful market town of Kendal in Cumbria Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Digital Design Officer - WMF2193e

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We’re excited to announce a range of new opportunities across all areas of our Digital Innovation Team. Apply for this job

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