Title

ELECTIONS

EU citizens 'denied' vote in European elections

By William Eichler | 24 May 2019

EU citizens living in the UK complained of having their right to vote for an MEP ‘denied’.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Sufficient polling stations are essential to democracy

By Allen Graham | 22 May 2019

Allen Graham says he is continually impressed by how Rushcliffe BC's election staff respond to im...

ELECTIONS

EXCLUSIVE: Violence could delay EU poll

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2019

Polling at the EU elections may be suspended if rioting or open violence breaks out today, return...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Counting the costs of the EU Exit process

By Ian Miller | 15 May 2019

When the dust settles on the UK's departure from the European Union there will surely be a formal...

ELECTIONS

Voters give animal magic

08 May 2019

For all its ills, social media has brought us some thoroughly modern new traditions, among the mo...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

What should ex-councillors do next?

By John Tizard | 08 May 2019

John Tizard says those staring into the future after losing their council seats should take time ...

ELECTIONS

'A bereavement – with no funeral'

By Dame Jane Roberts | 08 May 2019

Dame Jane Roberts says that while the abrupt end of a councillor’s role may be a significant loss...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Rise of independents suggests localism is on the move

By Michael Burton | 08 May 2019

Brexit, which has split the two main parties down the middle nationally, has clearly also extende...

DIGITAL

Gateshead e-voting trial declared a success

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2019

The tradition of dozens of volunteers gathering in town halls and leisure centres to count ballot...

ELECTIONS

Conservatives struggle at the polls as Lib Dems gain

By Heather Jameson | 03 May 2019

The two main political parties have made big loses in the local elections, with the Lib Dems, Gre...

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council