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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts hit back at compulsory unitarisation call

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023

District councils have defended their role in revitalising local economies after a think-tank adv...

BUSINESS

Shell hits back after council fund criticism

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2023

British multinational oil and gas firm Shell has defended its plans after criticism by UK local a...

WHITEHALL

MPs press for council incentives to recover Covid cash

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023

Councils should keep some money recovered from Covid grants paid in error or due to fraud, MPs ha...

WHITEHALL

Tory MPs pen second critical levelling up letter

By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2023

Tory MPs critical of progress on levelling up have written a second letter to the Government dema...

COUNCILLORS

A soporific saga

10 May 2023

Diary occasionally hears accusations of councillors snoozing during planning meetings.

ELECTIONS

White van man on... local elections

10 May 2023

Good luck to all them new councillors, elected from about a fifth of us – but not me – suffering ...

ELECTIONS

Fame's fickle fortunes

10 May 2023

Fame is such a fickle friend… no, we are not talking about all those infamous council leaders ous...

ELECTIONS

Carry on digging

10 May 2023

Politicians can often be spotted trying to dig themselves out of a hole.

PAY

'Widespread industrial action' warning

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2023

Trade union Unite has warned the Scottish Government and employers there ‘could be widespread ind...

WHITEHALL

Ministers accused of undermining Government hotels pledge

By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2023

Levelling up ministers have been accused of undermining Government plans to end hotel use for asy...

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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

Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Governance - WMF2201e

£56,883 - £59,198

A great opportunity has arisen in our head office in the beautiful market town of Kendal in Cumbria Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Digital Design Officer - WMF2193e

£51,536 - £52,413

We’re excited to announce a range of new opportunities across all areas of our Digital Innovation Team. Apply for this job

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