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FINANCE
Northamptonshire library closures ruled 'unlawful'
By William Eichler | 15 August 2018
The decision to close 21 council-run libraries in Northamptonshire was made unlawfully, a court h...
FINANCE
Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review
By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018
Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Income-generating investments announced by councils
By Mark Conrad | 06 August 2018
Two more councils have announced income-generating investments as town halls seek the finances re...
DEVOLUTION
Tory councillor defects over Yorkshire 'betrayal'
By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018
A Conservative councillor has defected to the Yorkshire Party after claiming the Government had ‘...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Councils bring it home
16 July 2018
Diary admits it was excited when it heard whispers that football was coming home.
FINANCE
Powys CC chief executive to leave
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2018
Powys CC chief executive Jeremy Patterson is to leave the authority after almost 10 years in the ...
FINANCE
Somerset CC's leader denies Section 114 is 'on horizon'
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2018
Somerset CC's leader, Cllr David Fothergill, has denied the council is about to issue a Section 1...
FINANCE
LGA under pressure on student council tax
By Dan Peters | 10 July 2018
Councillors have put Smith Square under pressure to lobby the Government to give local authoritie...
WHITEHALL
Cable: Commercial forays utterly bizarre
By Dan Peters | 05 July 2018
The leader of the Lib Dems has said it is ‘utterly bizarre’ that councils are buying up commercia...
FINANCE
LGA Labour group to seek legal advice
By Mark Conrad | 02 July 2018
Smith Square’s Labour group will seek legal advice over national party proposals to allow members...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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