A coronation offers an opportunity for the world to see the monarch in all their finery, but also in minute detail. Through history, successive coronations have seen monarchs embrace modernity and do something different – whether this is because the world has changed – particularly since 1953 – or because they were seeking stand out. In the long distant past, …
The polls have closed, winners have been announced and those not elected will be licking their wounds and probably catching up on some much needed rest from the election campaign. Those fortunate to have been elected for the first-time will be starting their induction processes into their respective Councils. The machinery of local government is not always straightforward so do …
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Turnout for local elections has historically been low. Political commentators have been discussing low turnout at elections at all levels for decades but the issue is particularly pronounced for local government. In 2017, the last local elections in Scotland, turnout reached 46.9%. This was lauded as an impressive jump from the 39.6% recorded at the 2012 local government elections, and …
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04/08/2021
My New Job At Pagoda: The First Three Months
Considering applying for the job vacancy at Pagoda? Our newest recruit, Becca gives some insight into how she’s found the first few months of working with us. How have you found starting a job in the middle of a global pandemic? I think starting any new job in a global pandemic has its challenges, but for me this was my ...