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FINANCE

Councils take up care precept to boost income

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2022

Almost all eligible councils are set to raise the adult social care precept on their council tax ...

FINANCE

Nine councils to receive £300m in SEND deficit deals

By Martin Ford | 31 March 2022

The authorities have reached agreements with the Government to wipe out their special educational...

HOMELESSNESS

Homeless deaths increase 80% in two years

By William Eichler | 31 March 2022

The number of people dying while homeless has increased by 80% in two years, shocking new researc...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up plans will fail, IfG report claims

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2022

The Government’s plans for levelling up will not cut regional inequality, a report from the influ...

WHITEHALL

Data issues hampering councils' refugee response

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2022

Councils are struggling to prepare for the arrival of refugees due to a lack of quality data, MPs...

WHITEHALL

'There's no more cash' warns Clarke

By Michael Burton | 30 March 2022

There will be no more cash to bail out public sector budgets hit by soaring inflation Treasury ch...

FINANCE

Delays to prosperity fund will hamper councils growth, say leaders

By Heather Jameson | 30 March 2022

Delays to the allocations of the UK Shared prosperity (UKSPF) fund will hamper councils’ investme...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Court finds in favour of councils over child placements

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

The High Court has found in favour of four local authorities after campaigners challenged the cou...

PARISH COUNCILS

Jackie Weaver did not have the 'authority' to mute and eject councillors

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

Jackie Weaver did not have the ‘authority’ to mute and eject councillors from the online parish c...

DIGITAL

Council life is no drag

30 March 2022

Those inside local government know the sector is a constant source of inspiration, but who knew h...

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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

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

£50,269 to £56,730 Per year

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Reading Borough Council

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

£95,069- £100,817 per annum

Transforming Lives and Communities Together Apply for this job

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council