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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Trust matters
By Claire Kober | 11 January 2022
Claire Kober says that we 'battle the latest phase of a global pandemic, it matters that we have ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Rebooting council electoral services in Bracknell
By Ann Moore | 04 January 2022
Ann Moore outlines why Bracknell Forest Council took the decision to invest in a technological en...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Bristol to hold mayoral referendum next year
By Dan Peters | 08 December 2021
Bristol City Council will hold a referendum in May on whether to keep its 10-year-old mayoral mod...
WHITEHALL
Trust in democracy is under threat - and local government is not immune
By Graeme McDonald | 07 December 2021
Solace will continue to push the Government to respond to the Committee for Standards in Public L...
WHITEHALL
Powers warning ahead of new deals
By Chris Mahony | 07 December 2021
A new report today warns areas reluctant to accept directly-elected leaders in the next wave of d...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Officers implore Government to rethink remote meeting rules
01 December 2021
Legal and democratic services officers have implored ministers to change the rules on remote meet...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A commitment to civil debate
By Cllr Arooj Shah | 01 December 2021
Cllr Arooj Shah has been the target of recent threats and harassment. Leaders from all parties in...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Halting a rise in hatred
By What can be done to deter abuse and harassment of local politicians and sanction those responsible? Ann McGauran reports | 01 December 2021
What can be done to deter incidents of abuse and harassment of local politicians, and to sanction...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Trust in councils higher than national Government, research finds
By Martin Ford | 26 November 2021
The public placed more trust in local authorities than national Government in responding to the C...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Making the right connections
By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 November 2021
COP26 has raised awareness of the actions climate change requires. Dr Jonathan Carr-West argues ...
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Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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