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COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Ensuring citizens' assemblies land
By Graham Smith | 11 October 2024
Graham Smith argues that failing to make citizens’ assemblies effective can do serious damage to ...
POLITICS
Warm words but little in the way of answers
By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024
The Starmer Government has clearly framed the issues but so far has very little in the way of ans...
DEVOLUTION
Rayner confirms devolution agreements
By William Eichler | 19 September 2024
Four deals have been signed off in what deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner described as ‘only th...
DEVOLUTION
Labour scraps counties' devo deals
By Paul Marinko | 12 September 2024
Norfolk and Suffolk CCs have revealed the new Labour Government has scrapped the directly-elected...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Gough: Local government under water
By Emily Twinch | 04 September 2024
‘Big changes’ to tackle the ‘structural problems’ facing local government are needed to help coun...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Tewkesbury votes to change name to North Gloucestershire
By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2024
Tewkesbury BC has voted to change its name to North Gloucestershire BC from December this year.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
New charter for Oxfordshire councils is a great platform to build on
By Cllr Liz Leffman | 09 August 2024
The Oxfordshire Councils Charter, aimed at improving local democracy, is the first in the country...
COHESION
Rotheram: Mindless violence distracts from delivering justice
By Dan Peters | 31 July 2024
Local government leaders have condemned violent protests that broke out after three girls were ki...
WHITEHALL
McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved
By Paul Marinko | 26 July 2024
Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘a...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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