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POLICY AND POLITICS

A bit of political spin

10 January 2024

Rishi Sunak’s first speech of 2024 set out his stall for the election year with a clear message –...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Levelling up in Rwanda

10 January 2024

With the concept of ‘levelling up’ – or failure to – set to become a General Election totem this ...

PLANNING

Clarkson's no sap

10 January 2024

Diary has followed TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s regular crocodile rolls with his local council ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Southampton chief steps down citing health concerns

By Mark Conrad | 09 January 2024

Southampton City Council chief executive, Mike Harris, is to step down amid financial challenges ...

FINANCE

Minister in reserves row

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has said councils ‘can and should consider drawing on their...

WHITEHALL

Gove outlines plans to speed up housing repairs

By Mark Conrad | 09 January 2024

Plans to force social landlords to quickly fix housing problems – including damp and mould – have...

FINANCE

Stoke-on-Trent council warns of 'radical cuts'

By William Eichler | 09 January 2024

Stoke-on-Trent City Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy and make ‘radical cuts’...

WELFARE

DWP fails to commit to continuing Household Support Fund

08 January 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has failed to commit to making the Household Support F...

FINANCE

Fears over digital switchover costs

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2024

Councils face multi-million pound bills as a result of the digital switchover of the telephone sy...

FINANCE

Sunak vows to keep public spending down

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has kicked off election year with a promise to keep public spending do...

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Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

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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