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WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Unions poised to submit inflation-busting pay claim

By Mark Conrad | 23 January 2023

Local government trade unions are considering an inflation-busting pay demand for 2023-24, The MJ...

WHITEHALL

Officials may break law by using tablets at elections

By Dan Peters | 23 January 2023

Returning officers (ROs) are weighing up whether to risk breaking the law by replacing paper regi...

ENVIRONMENT

Triple on-the-spot littering fines, think-tank urges

By William Eichler | 23 January 2023

A think-tank has called for a ‘revitalised’ litter strategy, including tripling the level of fine...

HOUSING

Council calls for housing benefits funding review

20 January 2023

Councillors at Telford & Wrekin Council have called for an urgent review of the Government’s fund...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Workforce crisis threatens services - LGA

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2023

A local government workforce crisis is threatening vital services, English councils have warned.

SOCIAL CARE

AI concerns soothed by watchdog

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2023

An inquiry into councils’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the data protection regulator ha...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Solihull chief executive resigns

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2023

The chief executive of Solihull MBC, Nick Page, has stepped down with immediate effect, the autho...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

London chief to move boroughs

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2023

Lewisham LBC’s chief executive, Kim Wright, is to move to Brent LBC, Stephen Evans is to join Win...

PLANNING

Concerns over future housing supply

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2023

Experts have shared doubts over the Government’s approach to planning reform.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Levelling Up Fund under fire

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2023

Councils have demanded a new way of funding the sector following the announcement of the Levellin...

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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

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional ? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Finance Manager - WMF2210e

£51,356- £52,413

Our Finance Team provides financial management. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council