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COUNCIL TAX

Westminster proposes 'voluntary' council tax scheme

By William Eichler | 12 February 2018

Westminster City Council has proposed to freeze council tax and instead invite those in the most ...

WHITEHALL

Sunak steps up pressure on peer challenge

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018

New local government minister Rishi Sunak has said Whitehall is 'very keen' that every council ho...

WHITEHALL

Devolution framework 'almost done'

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018

The Government's new devolution framework is 'almost done,' communities secretary Sajid Javid has...

SOCIAL CARE

Not enough integration between housing for older people and social care, MPs warn

By Hiba Mahamadi | 09 February 2018

Local authorities need to recognise the importance of quality housing for older people and the ‘m...

REORGANISATION

Super councils get the go-ahead

By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2018

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has given the go-ahead to create two new ‘super districts’ with...

WHITEHALL

Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...

WHITEHALL

Javid says he needs 'stronger case' on HRA

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has urged the sector to use headroom in the Housing Revenu...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils 'close to collapse' despite extra cash offer

By Mark Conrad | 08 February 2018

Councils remain ‘perilously close’ to financial collapse despite an additional £166m to support s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Haringey wins litigation over controversial housing plans

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 February 2018

The High Court has ruled in favour of Haringey LBC over the controversial Haringey Development Ve...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services to be slashed over coming year, new research reveals

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 February 2018

More than 50% of councils analysed in new research plan to cut spending on children’s services ov...

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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)

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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

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