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MICHAEL GOVE

Just spinnin' around

13 February 2024

Local government secretary Michael Gove is considered one of Westminster’s best spinners.

WHITEHALL

Corridors of Power

13 February 2024

Civil servants Josh and Celia are discussing the latest housing plans…

COMMUNICATIONS

No chickening out

13 February 2024

There are epoch defining moments in life.

AUDIT

Delay is the way

13 February 2024

Diary waited with bated breath on deadline last week as Whitehall put the final touches to a cons...

WHITEHALL

REVEALED: Productivity plan demands toothless

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024

Councils have been told Whitehall will be unable to force them to submit productivity plans.

HEALTH

Call for greater children's services involvement in policy

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2024

Children’s services should be more involved in the policy that has led to police no longer attend...

ELECTIONS

General Election manifestos begin to take shape

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024

Labour is gearing up for the looming General Election by beginning work on its manifesto.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Rayner: We will treat councils with respect

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2024

Shadow local government secretary Angela Rayner has claimed Labour would treat councils with the ...

BUSINESS

Croydon to wind down Brick by Brick

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2024

Croydon LBC’s mayor is set to give the go-ahead to officially wind down the council’s development...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Chiefs back ethnicity pay gap reporting

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Council chiefs have backed proposals that would place a duty on local authorities to collect data...

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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