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WHITEHALL
Row over COVID enforcement
By Martin Ford | 06 October 2020
A council has clashed with the Government over the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions agains...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Making it local – real reform over reorganisation
By Alex Parmley | 06 October 2020
By putting reform ahead of re-organisation in Somerset, the districts have developed a case for c...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Data protection blamed for refusal to share shielded list
By Dan Peters | 05 October 2020
Frustrated council officers have blamed data protection for thwarting efforts to help vulnerable ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Rough sleeping advisory panel sidelined
By Dan Peters | 05 October 2020
A government-backed advisory panel formed to help eradicate rough sleeping has met just once in t...
WHITEHALL
Javid calls for 'fresh look at local government'
By Michael Burton | 05 October 2020
Former communities secretary Sajid Javid has called for a ‘fresh look at local government’.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Lack of consultation puts lockdowns 'at risk'
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2020
An appeal has been made for the Government to negotiate with the sector over proposals for three ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Government 'effectively abandoned' care home residents to COVID-19, Amnesty says
By William Eichler | 05 October 2020
Care home residents in England were ‘effectively abandoned’ by the Government in the early stages...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Aberdeen named council of the year at MJ Awards
By Michael Burton | 02 October 2020
Aberdeen City Council has been named Local Authority of the Year in The MJ’s first virtual local ...
MAYORS
Mayor 'rejects' government lockdown restrictions
By Laura Sharman | 02 October 2020
Middlesbrough Mayor, Andy Preston, has said he doesn't accept the new lockdown measures being imp...
WHITEHALL
Casey hits out at COVID 'incompetence'
By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2020
Former government housing adviser Dame Louise Casey has hit out at the ‘incompetence’ of how the ...
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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'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team 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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