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NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Tackling our next big governance challenge

By Ed Hammond | 11 January 2022

As the changes that need to be made to local services become more profound, we must involve a wid...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Watchdog calls for regional partnership boards to improve accountability

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The accountability of regional partnership boards (RPBs) should be improved, according to Audit W...

WHITEHALL

Trust in democracy is under threat - and local government is not immune

By Graeme McDonald | 07 December 2021

Solace will continue to push the Government to respond to the Committee for Standards in Public L...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Respect, Standards and Freedom of Expression

By Nick Graham | 30 September 2021

In the main, councillors should not fear being disciplined or called to account for their sincere...

AUDIT

Advisers brought in to boost Liverpool governance

27 September 2021

Two independent advisers have been co-opted onto Liverpool City Council’s audit committee in a bi...

HEALTH

Becoming a trusted news source for care in Scotland  

By Jenny Copland | 23 August 2021

Jenny Copland of the Care Inspectorate discusses how putting simple measures in place before COVI...

SCRUTINY

When robust scrutiny becomes unfounded abuse

By Michael Burton | 10 August 2021

Michael Burton says surely 'citizen journalists' should accept the same ethical standards as prof...

BUSINESS

Tory council criticised over shopping centre purchase

By William Eichler | 27 July 2021

A Conservative-led Surrey council has been criticised for failing to follow ‘good practice’ durin...

MANAGEMENT

Losing the confidence of members

By Blair McPherson | 09 July 2021

It’s crucial for managers to keep the confidence of members, says Blair McPherson. ‘But the troub...

SCRUTINY

Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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

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Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

We are looking to appoint our new Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

We are looking to appoint our new Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council