CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Optimistic nihilism

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2023

It feels like local government is close to breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be this way, sa...

FINANCE

Kent to vote on devolution deal

By Heather Jameson | 27 June 2023

Kent CC councillors will vote this week on plans for a devolution deal in a bid to secure more po...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The trust question

By Sir Bob Neill | 26 June 2023

Sir Bob Neill says it’s time to rebuild faith in politics and the ability of the democratic proce...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Gender equality: we still have a problem

By Rosie Lockwood | 19 June 2023

In the Liverpool City Region, all seven members of the combined authority board are now male, say...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Scotland's police must account locally

By George Thorley | 05 June 2023

Details of the Strategic Partnership Agreement for Policing recently signed with COSLA are still ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Labour accused of centralist coalition approach

By Mark Conrad | 26 May 2023

Senior Lib Dems have accused Labour of centralist diktat in blocking a series of post-election co...

CLIMATE CHANGE

A strategic approach to net zero

By Kathy Peach | 16 May 2023

Nesta’s Centre for Collective Intelligence Design has created a new tool that offers an innovativ...

HEALTH

No time to wait – let's lead the way to a power shift

By Cllr Georgia Gould | 16 May 2023

A participative approach must sit at the core of our society and how we deliver public services, ...

FINANCE

Court case looms after election blunder

By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2023

A councillor who gained the most votes at a recent election faces a court case for her seat after...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A checklist for new councillors

By John Tizard | 12 May 2023

In the aftermath of the local elections, John Tizard offers advice to new councillors and adminis...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Planning & Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer

up to £55,370.00, depending on experience

As a planning lawyer you will play a key role in implementing North Herts Council’s Local Plan Apply for this job

North Hertfordshire District Council