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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Conservative election gains 'not surprising', experts claim

By Jonathan Werran | 11 May 2015

Sweeping Conservative gains in local polls should not be seen as surprising, experts have claimed.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Conservatives set to regain LGA control in local elections power shift

By Heather Jameson | 11 May 2015

The political leadership of the Local Government Association looks set to change, following the h...

ELECTIONS

Councils say 'sorry' after voting blunders

By Tom Bridge | 08 May 2015

Councils from across the country have been forced to apologise after voting errors left scores of...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils lauded for election management

By Laura Sharman | 08 May 2015

Local government staff have been praised for running a ‘smooth, efficient and robust’ election, w...

GENERAL ELECTION 2015

Lib Dem local government minister and Labour shadow lose seats

By Jonathan Werran | 08 May 2015

Local government ministers and their shadows suffered opposed fortunes in a tumultuous general el...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Polls open in local elections

By Jonathan Werran | 07 May 2015

Voting takes place in 279 English local authorities today, amid predictions of dramatic gains for...

ERIC PICKLES

Pickles imposes fresh directions on Tower Hamlets

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2015

Eric Pickles has imposed additional directions on Tower Hamlets LBC in what is likely to be one o...

FINANCE

Legal victory impact dismissed

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2015

A legal victory by a campaigner who believes millions of people are paying unfair bills for counc...

FINANCE

43% of council bosses 'less positive' about the future

By Heather Jameson | 06 May 2015

Council chief executives are getting less positive about the future and are enjoying their jobs l...

FINANCE

CC to pay £55k for ex-chief and Cleddau Bridge

By MJ reporter | 06 May 2015

A watchdog’s investigation into a former chief executive’s pay off and a disagreement over the ac...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council