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ELECTIONS
Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?
By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...
REORGANISATION
Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...
ELECTIONS
Election reforms needed 'more than ever'
By Martin Ford | 17 February 2025
Reform of how elections are run is needed now ‘more than ever’, according to a new report.
ELECTIONS
Questions over elections delay
By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025
Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formatio...
DEVOLUTION
The deal with devo
By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2025
Heather Jameson looks at the areas that will get devolution deals, but finds that the real story ...
DEVOLUTION
Progressing with May election is 'massive distraction'
By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025
The Government’s decision not to let Derbyshire CC postpone its May election will result in ‘a m...
DEVOLUTION
Six proposals chosen for devolution fast track
By Martin Ford | 05 February 2025
Six devolution proposals have been chosen to join the Government’s priority programme.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Commission pushes ahead with surveys despite elections uncertainty
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025
The Electoral Commission is pushing ahead with two surveys for returning officers about May's pol...
REORGANISATION
Tewkesbury councillors advised to scrap name change
By Ellie Ames | 21 January 2025
Officers have recommended that Tewkesbury BC abandons the process of changing its name after loca...
DEVOLUTION
Mayors and the devo dilemma
By Mark Sandford | 20 November 2024
Mark Sandford sets out the arguments made for and against mayors, and looks at ways to shift the ...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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