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WHITEHALL

Gove returns to front bench as levelling up secretary

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

Michael Gove has made a sensational return to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Commun...

ELECTIONS

Survey finds 90% of election officers 'little or not at all' prepared for voter ID

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

Almost 90% of elections officers say they are little or not at all prepared for rolling out voter...

FINANCE

Data focus for LRF innovation fund

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

Officials have published updated information on the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Innovation Fund.

COUNCILLORS

Standards chair challenges government

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) has expressed disappointment over Government rej...

OFSTED

Improvement notice for Nottingham

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2022

An improvement notice has been handed to Nottingham City Council over its children’s services.

FINANCE

Dudley faces £13.5m overspend

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2022

Officers at Dudley MBC have been tasked with bridging a £13.5m budget gap

WHITEHALL

Pledge to end use of hotels as asylum accommodation

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2022

The Government has agreed to work with councils to end the use of hotels to accommodate asylum se...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Investment zones face uncertain future

By Mark Conrad | 24 October 2022

The UK’s proposed investment zones face an uncertain future under a new prime minister, with Trea...

PAY

Warning council staff could strike again within weeks

By Laura Sharman | 24 October 2022

Local government workers in Scotland could be back on strike within weeks, trade unions have warned.

HUMAN RESOURCES

MPs call for senior roles for planners

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2022

MPs have called for councils to be forced to have a planning officer on their senior leadership t...

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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