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WHITEHALL
The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how
By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024
Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...
FINANCE
Sunak vows to keep public spending down
By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has kicked off election year with a promise to keep public spending do...
DIGITAL
Alarm sounded on cyber threat to local elections
By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023
Ministers have written to councils to warn of attempted foreign interference in next year’s elect...
ELECTIONS
Crying wolf or creaking system?
By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023
There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...
ELECTIONS
Minister denies 'passive' approach to voter registration
By Martin Ford | 14 December 2023
Local government minister Simon Hoare has denied the Government is taking a ‘passive role’ in vot...
ELECTIONS
Welsh councils open door to voting reform
By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023
Gwynedd Council and Powys CC are to consult on dropping first past the post in favour of single t...
ELECTIONS
Minister shrugs off election concerns
By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023
Fears that pressures on elections officials will leave them overwhelmed at the next General Elect...
ELECTIONS
Election fears raised with ministers
By Martin Ford | 05 December 2023
Concern among council officers was detailed in a new Government-commissioned report on the implem...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Battling democratic backsliding
By Professor James Downe | 04 December 2023
Greg Notman and Professor James Downe reflect on the current health of local democracy, and look ...
DEVOLUTION
Norfolk devolution scheduled delayed
By Martin Ford | 04 December 2023
Norfolk’s level 3 devolution deal is set to be pushed back to 2025.
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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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