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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counting the cost of reorganisation
By Heather Jameson | 01 November 2016
New research commissioned by the County Councils Network has delivered fresh evidence on the opti...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils could cash in on two-tier unitaries – CCN
By Heather Jameson | 01 November 2016
Transforming all remaining two-tier areas into county-based unitaries could save £2.9bn over five...
FINANCE
The real debate is about people and places
By Heather Jameson | 01 November 2016
As the CCN publishes new research on the future of local government structures, Heather Jameson w...
FINANCE
Getting the geography right
By Simon Edwards | 01 November 2016
Simon Edwards explains what new research commissioned by the County Councils Network into local g...
FINANCE
'£600m financial black hole' as ministers scrap academies Bill
By Jamie Hailstone | 31 October 2016
Council leaders have warned they are facing a £600m financial black hole after the Government aba...
WHITEHALL
Councils torn over four-year settlement
By Sam Clayden | 12 October 2016
Councils teetering on the brink of financial collapse are torn over whether to reject the Governm...
FINANCE
County faces 'government takeover' after financial collapse warning
By Sam Clayden | 28 September 2016
Ministers could be forced to take over the running of Lancashire CC this Parliament if they do no...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall's 'frustrating silence' raises devolution concerns
By Tom Bridge | 27 September 2016
Senior local government figures have blasted Whitehall’s ‘frustrating silence’ over devolution as...
FINANCE
Bridging the gap
By Philip Atkins | 27 September 2016
Skills and productivity are top of the agenda for CCN's new Conservative vice-chair Philip Atkins
WHITEHALL
Calls for unity over business rates plans
By Sam Clayden | 21 September 2016
Senior local government figures have made a last-minute plea for the sector to unite ahead of nex...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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