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LEGAL

Cumbria loses second bid to stop reorganisation

By William Eichler | 23 February 2022

Cumbria CC is ‘considering its next steps’ after losing its second High Court bid for a judicial ...

HEALTH

Johnson ending COVID restrictions 'too early'

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2022

Councils in England have said national moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions and support are being ...

COVID

White van man on... self-isolation

22 February 2022

So here’s my message to the council health nannies who keep telling me to become a hermit and avo...

JOBS

Standing out from the Piel

22 February 2022

Barrow BC wasn’t kidding when it described its latest job vacancy as a ‘unique opportunity’.

COVID

Go with the flow

22 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to lift COVID restrictions this week came as a complete surpr...

DEVOLUTION

Ministers stand firm on mayors

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2022

Council leaders have been told areas negotiating a non-mayoral devolution deal will not be grante...

BUSINESS

Senior management workforce warning

By Chris Mahony | 22 February 2022

Councils are increasingly struggling to recruit and retain senior managers due to demographic fac...

WHITEHALL

Johnson under renewed pressure to scrap National Insurance surcharge

By Michael Burton | 22 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure to cancel the NHS and social care National...

HOUSING

Homelessness levels could rise by a third by 2024, research warns

By Laura Sharman | 22 February 2022

The number of homeless people in England could increase by a third by 2024, new research has warn...

HEALTH

Questions over councils' capacity to respond to COVID after Boris announcement

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2022

Doubts have been cast over whether councils will have the resources to respond to future outbreak...

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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

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council