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DEVOLUTION

Leicestershire and Rutland to seek level two devolution

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2023

A level two devolution deal will be sought after the three authorities involved failed to reach a...

IMPROVEMENT

Birmingham commissioners revealed

By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2023

The team tasked with turning round Birmingham City Council has been announced – including a forme...

WHITEHALL

Jones named as Thurrock lead commissioner

By Paul Marinko | 05 October 2023

Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones has been named lead commissioner at troubled Thurrock Council.

LEGAL

Safeguarding review after 10-year-old's death

By Dan Peters | 05 October 2023

An independent safeguarding review is to begin following the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif.

WHITEHALL

LGA claims 'so much more could have been done' in pandemic

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2023

Councils were held back from effectively tackling the challenges of the pandemic by central Gover...

INFRASTRUCTURE

White van man on... infrastructure

04 October 2023

It’s just as well us Brits weren’t put in charge of building the pyramids.

IMPROVEMENT

Mad Max meets Columbo

04 October 2023

Max Caller, the man leading Whitehall’s huge intervention at Birmingham City Council, promised hi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Inquiries ad infinitum

04 October 2023

Labour’s Lord Carter of Coles has been a life peer for almost 20 years so knows how politics works.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Torrid times in Cambs

04 October 2023

The politics is hotting up in South Cambridgeshire, where the Lib Dem council has come under fire...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Powys appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2023

Powys CC has announced the appointment of Emma Palmer as its new chief executive.

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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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