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FINANCE

Winners and losers in the new system

By Michael Burton | 26 October 2016

Plans to localise 100% of business rates represent a finance revolution in which there will be bo...

EDUCATION

Learning from the school places challenge

By Mark Robinson | 26 October 2016

Government support for grammar schools and rising demand from communities mean councils face a to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A rosy future for shared services?

By James Evison | 26 October 2016

Shared services are common across all tiers of local government, but what opportunities for innov...

FINANCE

Working in a competitive world

By Malcolm Morley | 18 October 2016

In this climate of devolution, joint working and combined authorities, Malcolm Morley says local ...

THIRD SECTOR

Devolution – restoring faith in democracy?

By Aidan Harper | 18 October 2016

The EU referendum and its aftermath have been poor examples of democracy in action. Stronger citi...

FINANCE

Quids in or cashing out?

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2016

With vital business rate localisation decisions being thrashed out, and in the shadow of a new Lo...

HUMAN RESOURCES

That's why they call them senior managers

By Blair McPherson | 14 October 2016

As local authority chief executives meet at the SOLACE Summit, Blair McPherson examines how their...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting UK growth airborne

By Lawrence Conway | 12 October 2016

Ministers at the Conservative Party Conference revealed much about their plans for economic growt...

FINANCE

In search of a plan

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 12 October 2016

Brexit has changed the devolution landscape and local government needs urgent clarity on crucial ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lesson from the chair

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Gavin Jones speaks to Thomas Bridge about the future priorities of SOLACE, his views on new pres...

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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