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FINANCE

£4bn shortfall leaves councils facing 'financial disaster'

By William Eichler | 09 September 2024

Failure to address an estimated £4bn black hole in the finances of councils across England, Scotl...

REORGANISATION

Audit backlog hinders reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2024

Backlogs of financial statements are hampering local government reorganisation, according to a re...

ASYLUM

Controversial plans to build asylum site at RAF Scampton axed

By William Eichler | 06 September 2024

RAF Scampton will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, it has been announced.

POLITICS

Council information call ahead of early prisoner release

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

Councils have called for more information as the Government prepares to ‘temporarily’ reduce the ...

COHESION

Mayors asked to take lead in drive against extremism

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024

Local political leaders have been asked to spearhead efforts to tackle extremism and foster great...

ASYLUM

Council leader calls for asylum housing role

By Emily Twinch | 05 September 2024

Pressure is growing for greater local government involvement in asylum seeker accommodation.

PLANNING

Inspectorate looks to scale back diversity publishing

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has begun a consultation on a proposal to stop publishing annual staff ...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners cast doubt on budget

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024

Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have cast doubt on the authority’s ability to balance it...

PEOPLE

Hussain to head London Legacy Development Corporation

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2024

A round-up of local government moves this week.

PLANNING

Planning 'dysfunction' leaves new homes vulnerable to floods

By Ellie Ames | 04 September 2024

‘Dysfunction’ in the English planning system is leaving new housing development vulnerable to flo...

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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