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BUSINESS

LGA: External audit firms need to address their shortcomings

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2021

Town hall leaders have said external audit firms ‘need to address their shortcomings’ to improve ...

HOUSING

More social housing could save councils nearly £600m a year on housing support

By William Eichler | 18 October 2021

A new study has calculated that councils could save millions of pounds if money spent on housing ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Breckland appoints new chief

By Martin Ford | 15 October 2021

Maxine O’Mahony has been announced as the new chief executive with immediate effect.

LEGAL

Willis to leave troubled Thanet

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2021

Troubled Thanet DC has struck a deal that will lead to the departure of its deputy chief executiv...

FINANCE

'Tough decisions' for Peterborough

By Martin Ford | 15 October 2021

Peterborough City Council faces ‘tough decisions’ to get a grip on its finances, according to a p...

BUSINESS

Pension fund stands firm on fossil fuel investments

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2021

The West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has knocked back a call from trustee Kirklees MBC for it t...

PAY

Disruption warning as unions ask for pay talks to resume

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2021

Unions have urged council employers to return to the negotiating table with an improved pay offer...

SOCIAL CARE

Age UK warns 10% council tax hike would still not fix care

15 October 2021

Charity Age UK has warned council tax would need to go up by another 10% next year just to allow ...

PAY

Dropping chief 'like shooting ourselves in the head and both feet'

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2021

A cross-party committee at Arun DC questioned the need to replace outgoing chief executive Nigel ...

PAY

Research shows drop in council pay over past decade

By Laura Sharman | 14 October 2021

Frontline staff in local government have had their pay fall by around £1,500 in real terms over t...

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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)

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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

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