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COMMUNICATIONS

No Hastings retreat here

19 February 2019

Diary has recently been listening to Mark Steel’s Radio 4 series in which the comic visits variou...

EUROPEAN UNION

An occasional read

19 February 2019

As Theresa May leads a last-ditch diplomatic drive to persuade EU leaders to save her Brexit agre...

FINANCE

Rotherham scandal continues to hit council finances

By Chris Mahony | 19 February 2019

The aftermath of Rotherham’s child exploitation scandal continues to hit council finances with an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire children's services improve

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2019

Ofsted has found Worcestershire CC has made progress in raising the standards of its children’s s...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Mayors claim Spending Review will prioritise shires over cities

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2019

Mayors in London, Liverpool and Sheffield have claimed ‘poor’ cities will lose out to ‘wealthy’ s...

FINANCE

DCN calls for rates retention delay

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2019

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has called for a one-year delay in the implementation of 75%...

CRIME

Council denies 'litany of failures' in Shamima Begum case

By William Eichler | 19 February 2019

Tower Hamlets LBC has denied claims it was responsible for a ‘litany of failures’ leading up to t...

FINANCE

LGA in low income household call

By Chris Mahony | 19 February 2019

The Spending Review must restore councils’ ability to support low income households, Smith Square...

WHITEHALL

Business rates plans are 'confusing and imprecise' - finance experts

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2019

Finance experts have hit out at Government plans for business rates retention, claiming they are ...

FINANCE

Worcestershire leaders warn care funding must change

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2019

Worcestershire CC has committed to a £23m boost to social care in its budget for next year.

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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

Effective Practice and Quality Assurance Group Manager

£58,239 - £67,030 per annum

We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Senior Housing Lawyer - Legal Services Team

£56,730 to £63,472 Per year

Are you an experienced housing lawyer ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council