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SOCIAL CARE

Leadership blamed for 'inadquate' children's services

By Martin Ford | 22 December 2021

‘Instability’ in senior leadership has led to ‘serious failures’ in Bury MBC’s children’s service...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Long-serving council officer takes top job

By Martin Ford | 22 December 2021

Dylan Williams has been appointed as Isle of Anglesey CC’s new chief executive.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Proudfoot announces retirement

By Dan Peters | 22 December 2021

The chief executive of Harborough DC, Norman Proudfoot, has announced that he is to retire in Feb...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to deliver £1bn business rescue package

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Local authorities have been tasked with administering the Government’s business grants scheme as ...

REORGANISATION

MP opposes 'undemocratic' council merger

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

The proposed merger of two district councils has been labelled ‘undemocratic’ by a local MP.

FINANCE

Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...

FINANCE

Welsh councils win £750m funding boost

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The Welsh Government has included a £743m increase in funding for councils in its latest budget.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Watchdog calls for regional partnership boards to improve accountability

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The accountability of regional partnership boards (RPBs) should be improved, according to Audit W...

WASTE

Omicron threatens holiday refuse collections

By Michael Burton | 20 December 2021

The outbreak of Omicron has threatened holiday refuse collections due to a renewed shortage of he...

HOMELESSNESS

£25m scheme to protect rough sleepers launched

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

Councils have been tasked with accommodating and vaccinating people sleeping rough in response to...

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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

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council