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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 ...
WHITEHALL
Budget: Trailblazer devo deal for North East
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2024
The North East has secured a trailblazer devolution deal that could provide a package of new fund...
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Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually
Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job
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