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WHITEHALL

'Blame and responsibility' – Whitehall's' devolution legacy

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

The only things the Government has devolved are blame and responsibility, shadow communities secr...

FINANCE

DCN to lobby Whitehall on future of baseline rate

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) will lobby the Government for certainty on the future baseli...

FINANCE

Interest in bonds agency borrowing drops to one in 10

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

Just one in 10 are expected to use the UK Municipal Bonds Agency (UKMBA) to borrow to fund infras...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Bury chief suspended amid investigation

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Bury MBC has suspended its chief executive, Mike Owen, pending the full outcome of an independent...

FINANCE

Concerns over VOA's ability to manage 'deluge' of rates appeals

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Council treasurers have questioned whether the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be able to cope...

FINANCE

MPs urged to examine sector's finances

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

The chair of a leading pensions body has called for MPs to examine the local government scheme.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils to be investigated as part of child abuse inquiry

By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017

Public hearings for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, which is due to investigate ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Directors leave Sandwell's struggling children's department

By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017

Two senior directors responsible for running Sandwell MBC’s beleaguered children’s services depar...

WHITEHALL

Government struggling to implement Spending Review - report

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Town hall powers to bring forward council tax rises to tackle Britain’s social care crisis ‘may p...

BUSINESS

Council scraps controversial LOBOs

By Laura Sharman | 28 February 2017

Newham LBC has agreed to scrap its controversial lender option borrower option (LOBO) loans with ...

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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