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ENVIRONMENT

We're putting people before cars

By Cllr James McAsh | 18 September 2023

Southwark’s recently launched Streets for People is more than just a transport strategy – it set...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building up Brum

By Ann McGauran | 18 September 2023

Britain cannot afford Birmingham to be bust. Ann McGauran reports on what lies ahead and the plan...

WHITEHALL

Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023

Devolved funding from vehicle excise duty should be allocated directly to the capital’s 32 boroug...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border

By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023

Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why it might be better to be French

By Ben Page | 11 September 2023

France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...

PLANNING

EXCLUSIVE: Mayors press for trailblazer devolution powers

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023

Mayors are pressing for devolved powers currently reserved for their trailblazer counterparts in ...

FINANCE

South East Councils to consider devolution of vehicle excise duty

By Dan Peters | 01 September 2023

The devolution of vehicle excise duty (VED) will be among the options expected to be considered b...

CLIMATE CHANGE

City Hall accused of countering science on ULEZ

By Ellie Ames | 22 August 2023

Sadiq Khan’s office has been accused of trying to counter scientists who suggested London's ultra...

PAY

The inflation situation

By Ann McGauran | 08 August 2023

Inflationary pressures are taking their toll on councils’ services and balance sheets, with furth...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Forging consensus around tough transitions must be done locally

By Jessica Studdert | 08 August 2023

With the role of London's ULEZ in the Uxbridge by-election in the spotlight, Jessica Studdert say...

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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

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

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