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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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- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
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