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WASTE

New measures to boost recycling rates

By Laura Sharman | 07 May 2021

New proposals to increase the amount of household waste being recycled have been unveiled by the ...

NORTHERN IRELAND

N Ireland chief robustly defends decision to send Brexit letter to Cabinet Office

By Ann McGauran | 07 May 2021

The chief executive of Mid and East Antrim BC has robustly defended her decision to send a contro...

MAYORS

English elections 2021: Conservatives make gains across country

By Laura Sharman | 07 May 2021

The Conservatives have taken control of 13 more councils in England in last week's local elections.

MAYORS

Local elections 2021: 'A disastrous election for Labour'

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2021

Labour has an 'identity crisis' after 'disastrous' local elections, opponents have claimed.

TECHNOLOGY

Smart cities could be targeted by hackers, experts warn

By Laura Sharman | 07 May 2021

Local authorities have been given expert guidance to help protect their smart cities from cyber a...

FINANCE

Lambeth to reimburse £27m of water bills

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2021

The decision follows years of legal wrangling over charges collected on behalf of Thames Water.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council chief's treatment was 'appalling and inhuman'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2021

The leader of York City Council has survived a no confidence vote following criticism over the de...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devo must focus on economy, says think-tank

By Heather Jameson | 06 May 2021

Devolution needs to focus on rebuilding the economy rather than local government reorganisation, ...

PLANNING

Call to scrap 'arbitrary' New Homes Bonus

By Martin Ford | 05 May 2021

A county council has called for the New Homes Bonus to be dropped altogether in a withering respo...

PLANNING

MJ Housing: Mayor's Right to Buy pledge

By Heather Jameson | 05 May 2021

London Mayor Saqid Khan has pledged to buy back council homes sold under Right to Buy as part of ...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council