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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...

ELECTIONS

Voter ID plans will impact 'millions on the margins'

By Laura Sharman | 02 May 2019

Millions of people will be denied their right to vote if the Government presses ahead with its ma...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Security fears after candidate addresses published

By Dan Peters | 02 May 2019

Security concerns have been raised after a loophole forced councils to publish the home addresses...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

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