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LEGAL

Call for elections indemnity

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Elections officials should be granted indemnity against legal challenges resulting from the rollo...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief executive retires following resignation calls

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

East Devon DC chief executive Mark Williams has announced his retirement.

FINANCE

'For-profit' asylum housing system must end, charity says

By Ellie Ames | 11 October 2023

Responsibility for asylum accommodation must be returned to local authorities from private firms,...

LEGAL

Fishy business

11 October 2023

After a long delay, things finally appear to be going swimmingly for the goldfish of Redcar and C...

HIGHWAYS

Chicken run

11 October 2023

Why did the chicken cross the road?

FINANCE

White van man on... the cashless economy

11 October 2023

I don’t see what all the fuss is about parking meters.

COMMUNICATIONS

The colour purple

11 October 2023

There are headaches all round at the regular meetings of councils’ communications chiefs, Diary h...

WHITEHALL

Home Office under fresh asylum pressure

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

The Home Office came under fresh pressure this week to overhaul the mandatory National Transfer S...

ENVIRONMENT

Boroughs to get opt out from future ULEZ-style schemes

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

Legislation that will enable London boroughs to opt out of future road charging schemes has been ...

PLANNING

Labour to 'put communities in control'

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

A raft of new mayors, combined authorities and devolved powers will be on offer should Labour win...

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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