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Mayoral elections to be 'first past the post' 16/09/2021 The Government has announced the 'first past the post' electoral system will be used for all local mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections.
Mayoral votes to use ‘outdated’ system 16/03/2021 The Government plans to switch to the first-past-the-post system to elect mayors.
Finance settlement: Government floats commercialisation crackdown 13/12/2018 Whitehall is considering a crackdown on councils that excessively borrow for commercial reasons as it continues to restrict council tax rises.
Council tax set for biggest rise in 14 years, figures show 01/03/2018 Council tax payers face the sharpest rise in their taxes for 14 years, according to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy figures (CIPFA).

From the millennium bug to online only: How planning systems have changed in 20 years

Tim Bartlett reflects on his first days in the job implementing a new planning system, and how that very same planning system has continuously improved, updated and adapted over the last 20 years.

Caterpillars and culture; putting the customer experience at the heart of transformation

Bob O’Brien explains how the importance of customer experience was central to the transformation of Gloucester City Council.

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Senior Accountant x2

£39,462 - £45,594 per annum

There are two roles currently being advertised, one working with our Resources finance team, and one with our Housing and Public Health finance team. Islington, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Islington London Borough Council

Programme Director – Fisheries

£50,771 up to £56,292

The Programme Director – Fisheries will support the Director of Natural Resources Falkland Islands (FK)

Recuriter: Falkland Islands Government

Principal Engineer/Team Leader Street Works

£39,880 - £42,821 pa

The Council’s Street Works Team is responsible for managing all aspects of road works and events that take place on our highway network. Keynsham, Bristol

Recuriter: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Children & Families Service

£30,451 - £39,880 per annum pro rata + relocation support

North Yorkshire County Council have a national reputation for excellence. Skipton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire County Council

Senior Technician - Asset Management - Highways & Flood Risk

£23,541 to £29,577 per annum (Grade G)

We are currently looking to recruit to two exciting opportunities who will join us and play a role in improving West Berkshire’s highways. Newbury, Berkshire

Recuriter: West Berkshire Council

Public Property

This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.

The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.