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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Saucy food bank staple

30 March 2022

As the country braces itself for the cost of living crisis, local government once again is set to...

ENERGY

White van man on... energy security

30 March 2022

Let’s face it, all this climate change stuff is a dead duck. At this rate, if the price of gas ke...

FINANCE

Young refugees to provide fresh challenge for councils

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

The local government sector is braced for the challenge of protecting a wave of children fleeing ...

COMMUNITIES

Labour's ideals for communities are 'security, prosperity and respect'

By Ann McGauran | 29 March 2022

The ideals of security, prosperity and respect for everyone, in every community are at the heart ...

FINANCE

Government needs to 'get a grip' on council tax rebate, says Betts

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on the council tax rebate scheme, the chair of the levelling...

FINANCE

O'Brien defends Sunak's lack of levelling up

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

Levelling up minister Neil O’Brien has denied the spring statement ignored the Government’s flags...

SOCIAL CARE

Call for tougher regulation of exempt housing

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

Councils have shared concerns some providers of ‘exempt’ accommodation are exploiting the sector ...

UNIONS

Union suspends councillors over pay dispute

By Paul Marinko | 29 March 2022

Suspensions including that of the council leader were announced by Unite during a rally for strik...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government vows to end 'postcode lottery' on SEND

By Chris Mahony | 29 March 2022

Schools, councils and health providers will need to work together to support children with specia...

DEVOLUTION

Gove pledges a 'waterfall of devolution'

By Heather Jameson | 28 March 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has claimed there will be a ‘waterfall of devolution’ as powe...

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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

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We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team Apply for this job

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