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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council makes 'radical move' to buy town centre

By William Eichler | 24 May 2019

Knowsley MBC has made an offer to buy Kirkby town centre in what it describes as a ‘radical move’.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA misses peer review target

By Heather Jameson | 24 May 2019

The Local Government Association (LGA) has missed its target to halve the number of councils that...

ELECTIONS

EU citizens 'denied' vote in European elections

By William Eichler | 24 May 2019

EU citizens living in the UK complained of having their right to vote for an MEP ‘denied’.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Amazon rejects pension fund climate calls

By Dan Peters | 23 May 2019

The shareholders of one of the world’s largest companies have voted against council pension fund ...

BUSINESS

Birmingham members reserve final say on Amey settlement

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2019

The final details of a settlement between Birmingham City Council and highways contractor Amey wi...

SOCIAL CARE

Panorama care programme prompts police probe

By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2019

A police investigation has been launched after the BBC’s Panorama programme uncovered abuse and m...

EDUCATION

Council schools more likely to retain good ratings - LGA

By Martin Ford | 22 May 2019

Local authority schools are more likely to retain a good or outstanding Ofsted rating than those ...

IMPROVEMENT

'Ambitious plans' rest on better engagement

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2019

North Lanarkshire Council needs to better involve and engage with residents and staff to achieve ...

FINANCE

Norfolk and Essex face multi-million pound funding gaps

By Martin Ford | 22 May 2019

Norfolk CC’s leader met local government minister Rishi Sunak as his authority attempts to close ...

WHITEHALL

Public finances remain robust

By Michael Burton | 22 May 2019

The public finances continue to remain robust despite uncertainty over Brexit, according to the l...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council