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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Where's the trust?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 07 May 2024

LGIU research sheds light on the ever greater decline of public trust in government. Dr Jonathan ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Keeping local government relevant and meaningful

By Kathy O’Leary | 07 May 2024

Following the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, we need to recognise that social capital ma...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Tread carefully when talking to members 

By Blair McPherson | 03 May 2024

Passion and professional values have their place but they need to be shaped to take account of th...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Can mayoral polls help Tories buck their losing trend?

By Jonathan Werran | 03 May 2024

Jonathan Werran picks out the highlights from the local and mayoral poll results so far, and he a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

UPDATED: Tories hold Tees Valley despite heavy losses

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Ben Houchen retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty for the Conservatives proved to be the party's on...

WHITEHALL

Vote warning

By Martin Ford and Mark Conrad | 01 May 2024

Elections officers have warned of the impact of changes to postal vote rules as polls open across...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The quest for community harmony

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2024

A Government-commissioned review has spelt out the difficulties councils face when trying to prot...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Observations on Japan's strong local leader model

By Sam Cunningham | 26 March 2024

Reflecting on his Japanese Study Tour, Sam Cunningham says it is imperative to seek inspiration a...

FINANCE

Wanted: fiscal reform not fiscal frustration

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

'To bemoan any Government’s inability to take difficult political decisions when it has been in p...

FINANCE

Councillors back Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2024

Proposals for a mayoral devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire have been approved by the three ...

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frederica-diamanta

Design & Projects Manager

Grade 12 £59,568 - £66,801 per annum

Premium jobWe’re committed to sustainability, smart infrastructure, and improving people’s lives. Apply for this job

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Operational Manager - Highways Construction

£54,495 - £58, 462

As a senior manager in the service, you will be responsible for the operational management of the Highways Operations team Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£146,572

We power three vibrant coastal towns full of possibility, and our momentum is impossible to ignore. Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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