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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Court gives FC debt extension

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

Northampton BC’s attempts to recoup a £10.25m loan from a local football team took another twist ...

FINANCE

Treasury response key to City Deal

17 November 2015

Pressure is mounting on the Treasury to deliver £580m towards a proposed Cardiff Capital Region C...

FINANCE

PM deluged by Labour requests for meetings

By Thomas Bridge | 17 November 2015

Labour councils have inundated the prime minister with requests for meetings with the Number 10 P...

FINANCE

Council's reserves are 'at a minimum'

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

The chief executive of Somerset CC has admitted council reserves are at a minimum, as his authori...

WHITEHALL

One size may not fit all in county governance

17 November 2015

‘Bespoke’ devolution deals have enormous potential to transform the efficient delivery of public ...

CRIME

Councils unite to make Paris tributes

By Mark Whitehead | 17 November 2015

Local authorities have paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Paris terrorist attacks ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sector split emerges over business rates

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

Council leaders are divided over George Osborne’s flagship policy to devolve business rates – as ...

FINANCE

Clark warns of difficult cuts ahead

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

There are still difficult cuts ahead, communities secretary Greg Clark has warned as councils pre...

FINANCE

West Midlands and Liverpool City region to seal devo deals

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

George Osborne announces the signing of two landmark devolution deals.

BUSINESS

Lord Porter calls for 80/20 split of business rate to be reversed

16 November 2015

Local Government Association chairman, Lord Porter, has dismissed district council claims that th...

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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