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Reorganisation, Reform and devolution
REORGANISATION

Reorganisation, Reform and devolution

By Ann McGauran | 02 October 2025

Change is rippling through local government, from structural reform and new combined authorities, to health integration and the push for financial sustainability. The MJ and Local Partnerships gath...

CONSERVATIVES

Stability, partnership and delivery

By Sir James Cleverly | 02 October 2025

As delegates prepare to head to the Conservative party conference, Sir James Cleverly highlights ...

REORGANISATION

Nottinghamshire authorities in reorganisation row

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2025

Two councils have branded neighbouring authorities ‘irresponsible’ for publishing a public survey...

LEGAL

Legal action over councillor media ban

By William Eichler | 01 October 2025

A local newspaper group has launched legal action against a decision by Reform UK-led Nottinghams...

REORGANISATION

Beyond winning and losing: leadership lessons for LGR

By Max Wide | 01 October 2025

Max Wide explores the leadership choices posed by reorganisation and reflects on how collaboratio...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Dear secretary of state – part 2

By Steve Leach | 01 October 2025

As the new secretary of state Steve Reed settles into his new role, Steve Leach and Colin Copus t...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Dear secretary of state - part 1

By Dr Simon Kaye | 30 September 2025

Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, Steve Reed, has a lot on his pl...

REORGANISATION

Ministers' question time

By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 September 2025

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the reorganisation proposals submitted to the Government, and the que...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Trio appointed to advise on reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has appointed three experienced...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

Outgoing DCN chair calls for genuine devo

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 29 September 2025

As he steps down from his DCN role, chair Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen reflects on four turbulent years...

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

From consultation to co-creation

By Andy Clarke | 29 September 2025

Andy Clarke explains how Growing Talent Morley is inspiring the next generation of place-makers.

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council