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HUMOUR
The light fantastic
23 May 2023
Cornwall Council is the latest in the firing line for being caught leaving the office lights on after everyone’s gone home.
HUMOUR
We'll drink to Trevor
23 May 2023
Many a returning officer will have needed a relaxing drink after the local elections.
WHITEHALL
Bah humbug!
08 January 2021
Last year was tough and 2021 will no doubt still be a bit of a slog for councils recovering from ...
WHITEHALL
Pub-lic service
14 December 2020
Many in lockdown have been missing being allowed to nip to the pub for a swift half.
HUMOUR
Taking the tea
26 November 2020
Diary appreciates it’s not been easy for councillors to get to grips with the new technology invo...
FINANCE
Early days for motion
23 November 2020
It was a heartfelt message of thanks to local authorities that went out from Green Party MP Carol...
WHITEHALL
Classic Matt
16 November 2020
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock took time out of his schedule last week to brief co...
WHITEHALL
All Hope not lost
09 November 2020
The fittingly-named Danielle and Adam Hope are now husband and wife after Northumberland Council ...
WHITEHALL
Soft play hardball
02 November 2020
As local authorities take on tougher coronavirus enforcement powers, they should perhaps be prepa...
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- 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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- 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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