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REORGANISATION

Structural change not a cure-all for children's services

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2022

Structural change alone is not enough to turn around children’s services, a new report has found.

REORGANISATION

Councils told to end merger speculation

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

Two councils have been urged to ‘move on’ from merger proposals that have failed to get off the g...

WHITEHALL

A year of progress on county devolution

By James Maker | 28 June 2022

James Maker says that rather than stripping powers from any tier of local government, Clause 16  ...

REORGANISATION

Keeping that personal touch

By Lawrence Conway | 27 June 2022

it’s possible with foresight to design the councils of the future in a way that can adapt to rapi...

FINANCE

North Yorkshire unitary to inherit 'frightening' deficit

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

North Yorkshire’s new unitary council could inherit a budget deficit of £50m, it has been revealed.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New Cumberland authority set to appoint CEO

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

The shadow authority for the new unitary council will be asked to confirm the appointment at its ...

WHITEHALL

Merger plans axed after Stratford-on-Avon concerns

By Dan Peters | 21 April 2022

Plans to merge Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick DCs will not go ahead after the former got cold feet.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Porter warning over fresh reorganisation push

By Chris Mahony | 11 April 2022

Some district councils may seek unitary status to ensure they can influence the new wave of combi...

REORGANISATION

Two years of one voice for Bucks

By Cllr Martin Tett | 06 April 2022

The logistics haven’t always been easy, but becoming a single unitary authority two years ago has...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation is about transformation not just reform

By Lawrence Conway | 22 March 2022

Many of the core principles of South Lakeland DC's transformation programme will be evident in th...

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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

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Finance Manager - WMF2210e

£51,356- £52,413

Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council