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FINANCE

ADEPT: Ministers have undermined confidence in new burdens doctrine

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2023

Confidence in the new burdens doctrine has been ‘undermined’ by ministers, council directors have...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Sector to plot solutions for 'broken' finance system

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2023

Local government is planning to collectively come up with some innovative ideas about how the ‘br...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Boroughs quit not-for-profit

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2023

A not-for-profit company created in response to the growing homelessness crisis faces an uncertai...

WHITEHALL

Homelessness figures continue to rise

By Paul Marinko | 13 October 2023

New Government figures have revealed the growing problem of homelessness across England and costs...

WHITEHALL

LGA warns Hunt over housing allowance rates

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2023

The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned chancellor Jeremy Hunt he will force more into ...

FINANCE

Councils' parking revenue approaches £1bn

By Ellie Ames | 13 October 2023

The income councils raked in from parking trebled to almost £1bn in the last financial year.

FINANCE

Birmingham agrees job evaluation scheme

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council has agreed to implement a new job evaluation scheme in a major step towar...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Cheshire East announces interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Cheshire East Council is expected to appoint David Parr as its new interim chief executive.

SOCIAL CARE

New adult social care workforce strategy planned to curb staff exodus

By Paul Marinko | 12 October 2023

Skills for Care is to develop a workforce strategy for adult social care after its annual report ...

FINANCE

Birmingham 'actively exploring' action against s151

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council is ‘actively exploring’ possible action against its former director of co...

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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