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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Problematic predictions

By Paul Wheeler | 20 April 2021

Paul Wheeler looks at how the Super Thursday electoral feast is shaping up. He highlights the key...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Admit when you're wrong

By Dan Corry | 20 April 2021

If we know less and less about successes and failures because we allow denial of the truth and a ...

DEVOLUTION

Opportunity knocks for West Yorkshire

By Zoe Billingham | 13 April 2021

The winning candidate in the first West Yorkshire mayoral election will have an opportunity to sh...

DEVOLUTION

So when will Whitehall take a back seat?

By Andrew Carter | 13 April 2021

Andrew Carter says that with eight mayors up for election, after a year of centrally-mandated COV...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Making elections meaningful

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 April 2021

We need two things from our electoral system says Dr Jonathan Carr-West – enough stability to mai...

PEOPLE

Councils pay tribute to Prince Philip

By Heather Jameson | 09 April 2021

Councils across the country have paid tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinbu...

DIGITAL

Returning officers warned over cyber threat to elections

09 April 2021

Returning officers are being warned of the potential risk of cyber-attacks disrupting elections a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Seize the reins

By Simon Edwards | 30 March 2021

The County Councils Network's new business plan for recovery and renewal puts forward evidence-ba...

ELECTIONS

Mayoral votes to use 'outdated' system

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

The Government plans to switch to the first-past-the-post system to elect mayors.

ELECTIONS

'No reason' elections turnout should be lower

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2021

A government minister has said there is ‘no reason’ May’s elections should be blighted by a low t...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council