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WHITEHALL

No clarity on productivity plans update requirement

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024

Uncertainty reigns over whether councils are still required to publish updates on their productiv...

ASYLUM

EXCLUSIVE: Asylum hotel use may increase as small boat crossings continue

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024

Asylum hotels are expected to remain open for months, with the Home Office privately suggesting t...

PEOPLE

City chief exec appointed to senior Whitehall job

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

A former council chief executive has been appointed second permanent secretary at the Department ...

INTERVENTION

Government to review Oflog role

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has been told to pause its rollout of ‘early warning conv...

PAY

Union threatens to extend strike ballot

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

Unison is threatening to extend its strike ballot to all of its council members in Scotland as pa...

POLITICS

Davies in running to chair Commons local government committee

By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2024

Former Local Government Association chair Shaun Davies will stand against Vauxhall MP Florence Es...

GENERAL ELECTION

Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules

By William Eichler | 10 September 2024

Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...

BEST VALUE

Best Value Notices lifted for three authorities

By Martin Ford | 09 September 2024

Three authorities are no longer operating under Best Value Notices, the Government has confirmed.

POLITICS

Greater data sharing call after Reeves restricts winter fuel payments

By Emily Twinch | 09 September 2024

A group of 14 local authorities has written to Cabinet ministers to call for greater data sharing...

LEGISLATION

Haigh: Councils to be empowered in 'bus revolution'

By William Eichler | 09 September 2024

Local transport authorities will be given the powers to take control of bus services under legisl...

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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