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WHITEHALL

Powers warning ahead of new deals

By Chris Mahony | 07 December 2021

A new report today warns areas reluctant to accept directly-elected leaders in the next wave of d...

FINANCE

Welsh Government to work with local authorities on council tax reform

By Chris Mahony | 07 December 2021

The Welsh Government has pledged to work with local authorities in revamping council tax followin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Staffordshire councils agree county deal proposals

By Ann McGauran | 07 December 2021

Nine Staffordshire councils have pledged to pursue a county deal.

FINANCE

Prudential code changes sparks fear for district finances

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2021

Plans to change the rules on prudential borrowing have provoked fears that district councils’ fin...

WHITEHALL

Pickles committee calls for more freedoms and resources for councils

By Chris Mahony | 06 December 2021

A select committee whose members include ex-communities secretary Lord Pickles has said councils ...

HOUSING

EXCLUSIVE: Ombudsman drive to name and shame councils

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2021

The local government ombudsman wants to ramp up the naming and shaming of councils that fail to a...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Coventry restructure after trio depart

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2021

Coventry City Council is to restructure its top team following the news of three senior departure...

WHITEHALL

Nandy claims Government levelling up approach in 'disarray'

By Chris Mahony | 06 December 2021

The shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has claimed the Government’s approach to levelling up...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Crumbling' fostering system failing vulnerable children

By Laura Sharman | 06 December 2021

Urgent action is needed to fix the 'crumbling and failing' fostering system, a charity has warned.

FINANCE

Nottingham uncovers serious finance error

03 December 2021

Nottingham City Council is taking urgent action after uncovering a serious accounting error while...

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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