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PEOPLE

New chief to join Maldon

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2017

Doug Wilkinson will join Maldon DC as chief executive next month.

FINANCE

Surrey CC scraps plans for 15% council tax referendum

By Sam Clayden | 06 February 2017

Surrey CC has scrapped plans to hold a referendum on whether to increase council tax by 15%.

REORGANISATION

Districts back county reorganisation plan

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2017

Two district councils have come out in support of Oxfordshire CC’s proposal for a countywide unit...

DCLG

Councils will have crucial role in housing

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2017

Councils face significant new demands under ministers’ plan to kick-start Britain’s ‘broken’ hous...

PLANNING

Labour proposes extra pub protection

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2017

A shadow communities minister has called for a change in the law to protect vulnerable pubs.

FINANCE

Javid hints at extra social care cash

By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2017

The Government is considering providing extra money to the social care system, Sajid Javid has hi...

FINANCE

Services still under threat, warn Scottish town hall bosses

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2017

Council leaders have warned services could still be under threat, despite a last-minute announcem...

WHITEHALL

Public sector needs clarity on Brexit, says CIPFA

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2017

Public services need rapid clarity on Brexit so they can plan for the future, Chartered Institute...

PLANNING

Barwell hints at borrowing cap flexibility ahead of housing white paper launch

By Sam Clayden | 02 February 2017

Housing minister Gavin Barwell has hinted that local authorities with strong housing growth could...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Porter: Local government threw devolution back in ministers' faces

By Sam Clayden | 02 February 2017

The country’s most influential council leader has proclaimed that ‘devolution is dead’ and sugges...

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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

Effective Practice and Quality Assurance Group Manager

£58,239 - £67,030 per annum

We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Senior Housing Lawyer - Legal Services Team

£56,730 to £63,472 Per year

Are you an experienced housing lawyer ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council