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ELECTIONS

And the ice have it

11 May 2016

Local election turnout has all but frozen in recent decades, which is why ice cream giant Ben and...

HUMOUR

Pun and games

11 May 2016

Far be it from Diary to eschew a pun – the comedy ploy beloved of headline writers everywhere – b...

BUSINESS

Scottish council's debts will hit £1bn

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 May 2016

Highland Council expects to have debts of more than £1bn within the next two years, according to ...

WHITEHALL

'Public support metro mayors'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 May 2016

The new generation of metro mayors has widespread public support, a new poll has claimed.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Authorities must fund social care training

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Local authorities must fund the development of social care professionals, according to the Govern...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Voters keep focus on local politics

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

The local election results showed people ignored national politics in deciding who to vote for, s...

WHITEHALL

Union calls for pensions law change

By Laura Sharman | 11 May 2016

UK law should be changed to incorporate a European directive that stresses councils have the powe...

PLANNING

Second homes plan may face legal threat

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 May 2016

Plans to crack down on second homes in St Ives owned by people living outside the area could be c...

WHITEHALL

Calls growing for urgent resettlement of vulnerable kids

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Whitehall should fast-track the resettlement of at least 300 of the most vulnerable children seek...

PAY

Local pay deal roadblock amid Unite warning

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

Council chief executives have been warned not to implement the national local government pay deal...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Harborough District Council

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Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

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Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

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