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FINANCE

IPPR backs radical tax reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2018

Replacing council tax with a new property tax could help tackle wealth inequality, a new report h...

WHITEHALL

Delay to apprenticeship scheme

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2018

Plans for a child and family social worker apprenticeship have been hit by delays.

FINANCE

North Yorkshire warns of social care's 'existential crisis'

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2018

North Yorkshire CC has backed calls for a social care premium to resolve the ‘existential crisis’...

BUSINESS

Damning report on leadership diversity

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2018

‘Little progress’ is being made in increasing the diversity of senior leadership in local authori...

FINANCE

English councils undergoing harshest spending cuts

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2018

English councils have been hit twice as hard by spending cuts compared to their Scottish and Wels...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chiefs to take on key policy roles for SOLACE

By Mark Conrad | 09 October 2018

The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) plans to strengthen its leadership team ...

FINANCE

Missed savings could lead to overspend

By Mark Conrad | 08 October 2018

Kingston upon Thames LBC is expected to overspend by £4m this year after finding a third of plann...

FINANCE

Councils' concern over Universal Support withdrawal

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2018

Councils have reacted with dismay after the Government handed support for the Universal Credit (U...

WHITEHALL

London Councils calls for cross-departmental look at pressures

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2018

The Government should heed the advice of other departments beyond the Ministry of Housing, Commun...

FINANCE

Council tax collection drops further

By Mark Conrad | 08 October 2018

Council tax collection rates in England declined slightly in 2017/18, new data from the Ministry ...

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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)

Up to £146,245

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

Basildon Borough Council