10 ways councils can boost staff retention
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Local Government Reorganisation: What It Means and Why It Matters
04/02/2025 Discover what local government reorganisation means, its impact on services, efficiency, and local accountability, and why it matters for England. |
What is voter ID?
29/04/2024 Voter ID is now required in many elections across the UK. But what is it and how does it work? |
What is a metro mayor?
25/04/2024 A metro mayor is directly elected by local people to oversee a region’s combined authority. |
Who is considered a keyworker?
20/03/2020 What job roles are considered critical by the Government in fighting the Covid-19 response? It has now published a list of those key workers. |
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Pre-election period (purdah) and local government
18/04/2019 What is purdah and how can those in local government avoid breaking the rules? Mark Whitehead explains. |
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The planning shakeup - what it means
07/03/2018 Theresa May has launched an overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Mark Whitehead asks what it all means. |
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How to complain about your local council: A step-by-step guide
30/10/2013 Learn how to complain about your local council with our step-by-step guide. Discover how to escalate issues, contact the Ombudsman, and seek resolution effectively. |
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How to become a local government councillor
24/10/2013 What is a local government councillor and how do you become one? |
