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PLANNING

Time for a new economic playbook for place

By Robin Tuddenham | 06 February 2024

More than ever, place-making needs to be at the centre of what councils do and not at a single sp...

FINANCE

Revised Best Value notices for two authorities

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2024

Two authorities have been issued with revised Best Value notices by ministers after it was found ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stockton's winning digital formula

By Cllr Lisa Evans | 31 January 2024

Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach...

FINANCE

Hollowed out local government sets off a downward spiral

By Mo Baines | 22 January 2024

'It is time to move the debate on from platitudes and tinkering with year-to-year budgets to the ...

EDUCATION

Dream big, start small

By Ann McGauran | 22 January 2024

Ann McGauran reports on the Local Government AI Summit, which was aimed at providing the sector w...

FINANCE

NAO issues wake-up call

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) chief’s warnings to Whitehall over governance are a wake-up call ...

ENVIRONMENT

UK councils in distress – What can we learn from 'Down Under'? 

By Ian Owen | 18 December 2023

Recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Australia, Ian Owen describes how councils in the U...

TRANSFORMATION

A Faer Point

By Ben Cox | 13 December 2023

The leaders responsible for delivering demand-led services are forced to be reactive and problem-...

TRANSFORMATION

AI's tipping point

By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2023

How will artificial intelligence change local government and the lives of residents – and can the...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

AI and public services of the future

By Dawn Redpath | 28 November 2023

The challenge for Surrey is to work with partners to develop a regional economic ecosystem around...

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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

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council