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WHITEHALL

Geography of power: Relocating Whitehall to the regions

By David Werran | 24 April 2025

The political and economic case for an exodus from Whitehall to regional hubs is compelling and c...

WHITEHALL

What radical reform looks like

By Professor John Denham | 24 April 2025

There are practical and radical ways to change the way England is governed and make better use of...

WELFARE

The local impact of disability benefits reforms

By Deven Ghelani | 24 April 2025

Disability benefits changes will hit the North and Wales the hardest, and the 10 councils impacte...

REORGANISATION

Reassembling the dragon

By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025

Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The paradox of populism

By Michael Burton | 23 April 2025

When it comes to public spending, left and right are in agreement says Michael Burton.

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Innovation that delivers

By Alison Griffin | 23 April 2025

For a Government hungry for innovation that delivers, the boroughs and all councils have much to ...

HOUSING

Communities will judge us on the number of homes built

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 April 2025

If councils are given teeth to prevent land-banking and slow build-out rates they can help ensure...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Comparing funding options for local decarbonisation

By Cllr Kieron Williams | 23 April 2025

Being clear about the strengths and trade-offs of the funding options available to local and nati...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty

By David Brown | 20 April 2025

Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...

REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

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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

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council