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THIRD SECTOR

Winning hearts and minds

By Nick Goodman | 05 October 2016

Local communities could upset the devolution process if they feel ignored. Nick Goodman explains ...

FINANCE

A house built on rock

By Thomas Bridge | 05 October 2016

Housing took centre stage at the Labour Party Conference, forming a key part of major speeches. T...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Planning for prosperity

By Duncan Sim | 05 October 2016

Uneven take-up of neighbourhood plans means their true value is being lost on England’s most depr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Riding the metro

By James Evison | 27 September 2016

Local government is about to have the first test cases of metro mayors. But what do local leaders...

SOCIAL CARE

Crossing the boundaries

By Simon Brown | 27 September 2016

A ground-breaking idea that saw six councils forming a partnership to improve support for vulnera...

FINANCE

Inclusive growth: the new challenge

By Ben Lucas | 27 September 2016

Delivering inclusive growth is now more important than ever and local government needs to rise to...

FINANCE

Heading for a brick wall?

By Holly Holder | 21 September 2016

New research from The Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund has exposed the impact of cuts to counci...

FINANCE

Party time

By Paul Wheeler | 21 September 2016

With the Conservative and Labour party conferences fast approaching, Liam Booth-Smith and Paul Wh...

FINANCE

The opaque cost of austerity

By Cliff Dalton | 21 September 2016

While austerity has dominated the local government agenda since 2010, councils are now being hit ...

FINANCE

So, you want to work together?

By Malcolm Morley | 14 September 2016

Joint working is not as simple as it sounds. Malcolm Morley explains how councils can ensure perf...

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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