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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The case for remote meetings to continue
By Quentin Baker | 15 April 2021
The Local Government Act 1972 permits council meetings to take place virtually, argue John Austin...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Now is the time to retain remote meetings
By Cllr Brigid Jones | 15 April 2021
Parliamentary time was found for flags and statues, says Cllr Brigid Jones. For virtual meetings ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A philosophy of complaints
By Nick Graham | 13 April 2021
Nick Graham looks at whether ‘honour cultures’ might teach us more effective methods of resolvin...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
On-demand democracy delivered to your door
By Gill Kneller | 13 April 2021
Gill Kneller has 'always felt that democracy not only needs to be happening but needs to be seen ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Making elections meaningful
By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 April 2021
We need two things from our electoral system says Dr Jonathan Carr-West – enough stability to mai...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
How do we empower and support councillors?
By Paul O’Brien | 08 April 2021
With Super Thursday looming on May 6, Paul O'Brien argues that a radical system reset may be need...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Jenrick backs virtual meeting legal action
By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2021
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Jenrick backs legal challenge over virtual meetings
By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2021
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Government's face off is virtual insanity
By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2021
Central Government has ruled out extending the power to have virtual council meetings beyond the ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
LEPs: delivering on jobs and diversity
By Stacey King | 30 March 2021
Local enterprise partnerships have worked across boundaries and borders to help create or preserv...
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c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
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Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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