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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The case for remote meetings to continue

By Quentin Baker | 15 April 2021

The Local Government Act 1972 permits council meetings to take place virtually, argue John Austin...

WHITEHALL

Storm brewing over exit payment data demands

By Heather Jameson | 15 April 2021

Government demands for details of senior staff pay-offs have been branded ‘particularly perniciou...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A philosophy of complaints

By Nick Graham | 13 April 2021

Nick Graham looks at whether ‘honour cultures’ might teach us more effective methods of resolvin...

FINANCE

How to help statutory officers do their duties

By Clare Hardy | 13 April 2021

Clare Hardy looks at how councils can involve statutory officers effectively in decision-making a...

LEGAL

Westminster to face Holyrood in court

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2021

The UK Government claims two proposed Scottish laws designed to protect councils and children und...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Jenrick backs virtual meeting legal action

By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...

FINANCE

Fiscal devo 'would avoid need' for legal challenge to levelling fund

By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2021

A legal challenge of the ‘troublingly opaque’ Levelling Up Fund would not be needed if the Govern...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Jenrick backs legal challenge over virtual meetings

By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...

WHITEHALL

Voter ID plans face fresh legal challenge

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2021

A former councillor has been given permission to legally challenge government Voter ID schemes at...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council