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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.

PEOPLE

Middlesbrough appoints new permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2024

Middlesbrough Council is set to appoint Erik Scollay as its new permanent chief executive.

FINANCE

Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...

BUSINESS

High Court judge in trees ruling

By Mark Conrad | 31 May 2024

Councils and developers relying on planning permission exemptions to preservation orders cannot a...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New chief for King's Lynn and West Norfolk

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BC is expected to appoint Kate Blakemore as its chief executive.

WHITEHALL

Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

WHITEHALL

Ending asylum hotel use could put 'unacceptable pressure' on councils

By Ellie Ames | 29 May 2024

MPs have raised concerns that the Government has not engaged effectively with local authorities a...

FINANCE

Rayner accusation after police drop probe

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow communities secretary Angela Rayner has hit out at the Conservatives’ ‘desperate tactics’ ...

FINANCE

Reeves: No return to austerity

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said there will be no return to austerity under a Labour Government.

WHITEHALL

Government digs in over asylum housing target

By Mark Conrad | 29 May 2024

The Home Office has doubled down on council concerns over asylum targets and insisted its Full Di...

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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

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

£50,269 to £56,730 Per year

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Transport

£103,292 - £114,280

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority