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FINANCE

Funding review must not only be evidence-led, but needs-led

By By Simon Edwards | 10 April 2025

County areas face a double whammy if the Government uses funding reform to focus resources dispro...

DEVOLUTION

London devo isn't done and reorganisation has a way to go

By Heather Jameson | 10 April 2025

Just 25 years on from establishing the London devolution deal, it is vastly out of date, says Hea...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Funding commitment will keep us off the critical list

By Greg Fell | 10 April 2025

While the recent announcement of a real terms increase in the Public Health Grant allocation for ...

HR

A sector at a crossroads

By Anthony Lewis | 10 April 2025

Anthony Lewis looks at how local government reorganisation and devolution are impacting the caree...

AI

Time to reform the procurement of AI in local government

By Mavis Machirori | 09 April 2025

A national taskforce can fix local government procurement of AI, says Mavis Machirori.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Looking back and moving forward

By Andy Smith | 09 April 2025

Outgoing president of ADCS, Andy Smith, says that while there is still much to do, he is excited ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A question of trust

By James Thomas | 09 April 2025

James Thomas says the children’s trust model can work in the right context. But he believes many ...

REORGANISATION

Navigate the chaos and dance with the processes

By Tracie Langley | 09 April 2025

Tracie Langley says: 'As leaders, the greatest impact we can make is to instil a sense of calm an...

LEADERSHIP

Rethinking the golden triangle

By Pam Parkes | 09 April 2025

As delegates gather in Manchester for the Public Services People Managers’ Association conference...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Industrial Strategy can reinforce a focus on big cities

By Andrew Carter | 08 April 2025

Hitting growth predictions depends on building in and around London and the Greater South East an...

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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