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BUSINESS
Councils warned of 'shocking' audit fee increase
By Dan Peters | 08 October 2021
Councils have been warned they could face audit fee increases of more than £20,000.
PAY
Councillors to discuss 'unlawful' payoff to ex-chief behind closed doors
By Dan Peters | 08 October 2021
Pembrokeshire CC councillors are expected to discuss an ‘unlawful’ decision to strike a £95,000 s...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Newcastle to appoint new chief
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2021
Councillors will vote on the appointment of Pam Smith at a meeting tomorrow.
BUSINESS
Warrington to be hit by statutory recommendation
By Chris Mahony | 04 October 2021
Auditors are expected to issue a statutory recommendation over Warrington Council’s minimum reven...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Chief executive calls time on 48-year local government career
By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021
Colchester BC chief executive, Adrian Pritchard, has announced he will retire in March.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Three councils to share chief executive
By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021
Three councils are to share a single leadership team and chief executive.
PLANNING
Future Forum: UK faces housing emergency
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2021
Stockport MBC’s chief executive has told The MJ’s Future Forum event that the UK faces a ‘housing...
FINANCE
Future Forum: Whiteman accuses some councils of going too far
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2021
Some councils borrowing excessively for commercial activity are going too far, the chief executiv...
WHITEHALL
Future Forum: Top recruiter predicts exodus
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2021
A top recruiter has predicted a senior-level exodus from the sector.
WHITEHALL
Future Forum: Reeves lays into levelling up
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2021
Coventry City Council’s chief executive Martin Reeves has launched a stinging attack on the rheto...
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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