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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Call for 'radical overhaul' of public services

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2017

The RSA Inclusive Growth Commission today called for a ‘radical overhaul’ of public services, inc...

WHITEHALL

'Single highest' council tax rise in decade

By William Eichler | 06 March 2017

England is facing the ‘single highest’ council tax increase in a decade, a new study has revealed.

FINANCE

Temporary accommodation bill revealed

By William Eichler | 06 March 2017

A ‘chronic shortage’ of affordable housing is forcing local authorities to spend £2m a day on tem...

FINANCE

London rate rises to top up the North

By James Evison | 06 March 2017

London councils’ business rate tariffs are to rise by £400m to £730m a year, to top up income els...

FINANCE

Hammond comes under renewed pressure on social care

By Mark Conrad | 06 March 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has come under renewed pressure to invest fresh cash into adult social ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

MPs call for government to publish fresh asylum data

By Mark Conrad | 06 March 2017

Ministers should publish fresh data on councils’ ability to take unaccompanied asylum-seeking chi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Local government needs great leaders, says Miller

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2017

Strong, vibrant communities need great leaders, both politically and managerially, to thrive, Jo ...

PLANNING

Tri-borough blow as chief executive to leave

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2017

The chief executive of Hammersmith & Fulham LBC will part company with the council in a move that...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Innovation 'hampered' by decision to scrap children's clause

By Sam Clayden | 03 March 2017

The top children’s services officer at one of the Government’s flagship authorities has lamented ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MPs call for rates and LEP reviews

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2017

MPs have called for separate government reviews of local enterprise partnerships (LEP) and the bu...

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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