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HIGHWAYS

Half of cyclists say road conditions are dangerous

By Ellie Ames | 10 June 2024

A major local government insurer has warned that months of rain may have caused ‘some of the wors...

ENVIRONMENT

Making a resilient start

By Ann McGauran | 21 May 2024

Ann McGauran talks to ADEPT’s new president Ann Carruthers about the need for resilience and the ...

FINANCE

What's next for devolution?

By Kate Kennally | 20 May 2024

Kate Kennally says widening and deepening devolution should be on the agenda for the next governm...

WHITEHALL

Auditors add to council biometric warnings

By Mark Conrad | 20 May 2024

A spending watchdog has echoed councils’ concerns that biometric entry requirements at UK ports c...

WHITEHALL

LGA launches attack on DfT over traffic fine surplus plans

By Dominic Browne | 17 May 2024

Council leaders have hit back at the Department for Transport (DfT) over plans to restrict their ...

ENVIRONMENT

Government advisers urge overhaul of infrastructure funding

By Martin Ford | 16 May 2024

Councils should be given more funding to play a greater role in developing infrastructure project...

FINANCE

Council to be prosecuted over busway deaths

By Chris Ames | 10 May 2024

Cambridgeshire CC has been served a court summons over three deaths in separate incidents on its ...

BUSINESS

Third council in biometrics warning

By Mark Conrad | 09 April 2024

A third council has warned it faces potential fallout from new entry checks at UK borders earmark...

HEALTH

Why mayors matter

By Paul Swinney | 08 April 2024

Polling shows the public wants more local control over policy decisions, and directly-elected may...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Pothole-riddled roads need £16bn investment, study finds

By William Eichler | 19 March 2024

The condition of roads in England and Wales has continued to decline despite councils spending £1...

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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

£188,227

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council