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FINANCE

LGPS quizzed in Labour economic growth push

By Emily Twinch | 04 July 2024

The Labour Party has been asking local government pensions schemes (LGPS) their views on greater ...

HOMELESSNESS

Experts weigh in on Tories' failure to end rough sleeping

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2024

Experts have questioned outgoing local government secretary Michael Gove’s excuse for the Conserv...

WALES

Council consent not required for Welsh election reform pilots

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2024

The Welsh Government will be able to force councils to pilot election reforms if necessary under ...

COUNCIL TAX

Scrap council tax referendum limits, says DCN

By William Eichler | 03 July 2024

District councils should have the powers to increase council tax referendum limits to at least 10...

AUDIT

Audit reset requires 'different attitude'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2024

A ‘whole different attitude’ to local audit is required to rescue the system from crisis, the Pub...

SCOTLAND

Postal vote pressures threaten 'overload'

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2024

A surge of demand for postal votes is threatening to leave people unable to take part in the Gene...

ELECTIONS

Labour could bring in automatic voter registration

By Ellie Ames | 27 June 2024

It has been reported that Labour plans to introduce automatic voter registration (AVR) if elected...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Asylum dispersals tied to pressure on services

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 26 June 2024

Existing pressures on housing and services will determine the distribution of asylum seekers this...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

All change

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

Mass movement expected from the LGA and within the wider local government sector if General Elect...

PEOPLE

EXCLUSIVE: London chief arrested

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

A London borough chief executive has been arrested and charged with driving and drug offences.

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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