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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
If you're going to engage you've got to mean it
By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2019
In Taiwan, revolutionary Government minister Audrey Tang is pioneering online public consultation...
WHITEHALL
Government remains open to non-mayoral devo deals
By Dan Peters | 17 September 2019
The Government remains open to striking devolution deals without the requirement for a directly-e...
WHITEHALL
'Cracks' starting to show in electoral system
By Paul Marinko | 16 September 2019
Election administrators have warned of ‘cracks’ beginning to show in the electoral system with th...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
We're bringing our people closer to us
By Cllr Patrick Harley | 11 September 2019
Dudley MBC has embraced the use of its website and social media presence, allowing residents to g...
WHITEHALL
Hopes of devolution framework revival
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2019
Sector sources remain hopeful that the long-promised devolution framework could still be revived ...
FINANCE
Conservatives in Scottish mayoral call
By Dan Peters | 06 September 2019
Scotland’s seven cities should have directly-elected mayors or provosts, the Scottish Conservativ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Wheatley at 50 – plus ça change?
By Bill Howat | 04 September 2019
In 1969, the Wheatley review of Scottish local government said something was seriously wrong with...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Co-designing the West Midlands' future democracy with young people
By Brigid Jones | 14 August 2019
Cllr Brigid Jones says this week - which includes International Youth Day - is a fitting time to ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Setting standards for democracy
By Colin Copus | 30 July 2019
Proposals to suspend councillors for their misdemeanours may cause more problems than they solve,...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Leave those kids alone
By Claire Fox | 30 July 2019
Claire Fox says councils continue to thwart kids’ play activities in the interests of bureaucracy
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- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
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
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
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