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FINANCE

McDonnell calls for end to Universal Credit

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2018

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has called for Universal Credit to be scrapped.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Government intervention in Tower Hamlets ends

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2018

Government intervention in the running of Tower Hamlets LBC has officially ended.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Broadland and South Norfolk share new managing director

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2018

Broadland and South Norfolk DCs have named Trevor Holden as their first joint managing director.

COMBINED AUTHORITY

'Preoccupation with cities threatens towns' growth' - report

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2018

Government ‘preoccupation’ with big cities is limiting the growth of smaller towns, a new report ...

FINANCE

Scotland to consult on tourist tax

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2018

The Scottish Government will consult on the benefits of enabling councils to charge tourist taxes.

SOCIAL CARE

CQC adult care chief leaves to head nursing watchdog

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2018

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) chief inspector of adult social care will leave in the New Year.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Future of new homes bonus cast in doubt

By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 04 October 2018

The future of the £7bn New Homes Bonus is in doubt, after Treasury ministers revealed they believ...

FINANCE

Council housing borrowing cap axed

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

The cap on council borrowing for housebuilding will be scrapped, the Prime Minister has announced.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Hull City Council leadership praised in peer challenge report

By Ann McGauran | 03 October 2018

Hull City Council has been told it is a ‘hugely ambitious’ organisation with top-quality leadersh...

COUNCILLORS

Council 'devastated' by death of leader

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

A council leader and regional LGA vice chair has died.

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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