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PLANNING

Autumn Statement: Councils to be able to recover planning costs

By William Eichler | 22 November 2023

Councils will be able to recover the costs of business planning applications in return for being ...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Housing benefits unfrozen

By William Eichler | 22 November 2023

Housing benefits for private renters are set to increase as Jeremy Hunt confirms the uprating of ...

WHITEHALL

Expected devo boost in Autumn Statement

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Seven counties are expected to be among a swathe of non-mayoral devolution deals being lined up b...

FINANCE

Sector unites in plea to chancellor

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

The local government sector in England has put out a call to Jeremy Hunt to ‘address the signific...

HEALTH

TGIF at the NHS

21 November 2023

Local government sometimes feel like a constant game of Whac-a-Mole.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Just dripping by

21 November 2023

Chatting to colleagues is useful to get an insight into how to approach those knotty issues every...

TRANSPORT

White van man on... the rail network

21 November 2023

When Dishi canned that great white elephant-and -consultants gravy train called HS2, he said don’...

ELECTIONS

One hump or two?

21 November 2023

Diary loves an extended metaphor, even if it describes the parlous state of the nation’s elections.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Borough announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023

Tamworth BC has confirmed Stephen Gabriel as the council’s new chief executive.

DEVOLUTION

New Local deputy chief: 'Devolution is here to stay'

By Heather Jameson | 21 November 2023

Devolution is here to stay, but the next Government needs to decide what to do with it, a think-t...

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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