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FINANCE

Looking ahead with trepidation

By Martin Reeves | 11 January 2022

Professor Martin Reeves digests the contents of the provisional local government finance settleme...

SOLACE

Northern Irish councils in devolution call

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2021

The sector is pressing for increased powers to help the country to recover from the COVID-19 pand...

SOLACE

A golden opportunity for the sector

By Nicola Chiverton | 24 November 2021

Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile. So now ...

SOLACE

Let's take our chance to get things right on the health gap

By Gill Kneller | 26 October 2021

Ten years after Professor Marmot’s initial report the health gap has grown, says Gill Kneller. Al...

HUMAN RESOURCES

We will need the very best people if we are to 'level up' places

By Graeme McDonald | 26 October 2021

It makes little sense to have more than 500 local councils all fighting each other in the battle ...

SOLACE

Mastering yourself is true power

By Kathy O’Leary | 20 October 2021

A debate at the recent Solace Summit reminded Kathy O'Leary that to effectively lead others, le...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils have 'irreplaceable' role in levelling up

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2021

Councils are ready to work with central government to deliver change in communities, president of...

SOLACE

A diverse challenge for the sector

By Steve Guest | 06 October 2021

Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce across the sector has never been more im...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

One in three chiefs concerned over workforce

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Council chief executives have called for government action to resolve a recruitment crisis.

SOLACE

'Dig deep and continue'

27 September 2021

A ‘huge’ unvaccinated group of six million adults and deepening inequalities are among the risks ...

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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

Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service

£Competitive

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) represents a bold new chapter in the region’s history. Apply for this job

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

Finance Business Partner – Housing & HRA

Band I, SCP 44 - 47 (£53,885 - £57,195) per annum

If so, we are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner who will report to the Head of Business Partnering for this area. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council