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BUSINESS
Kier takes on Birmingham highways contract as Amey departs
By Martin Ford | 05 February 2020
Kier is to take over highway services in Birmingham on an interim basis, bringing an end to the c...
FINANCE
Council pays compensation to Amey after High Court challenge
By Dominic Browne | 05 February 2020
West Sussex CC has paid £4m in compensation to Amey over a contested highways procurement process.
LEGAL
K&C against contractors' immunity bid
By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2020
Kensington and Chelsea RLBC has distanced itself from efforts by Grenfell Tower contractors to re...
LEGAL
Winning back the public's trust
By Peter Stanyon | 28 January 2020
Peter Stanyon says there are urgent lessons to learn from the 2019 elections – and challenges ahe...
LEGAL
Council to face Grenfell inquiry
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has become the only party involved in the second phase of the Grenfell...
EDUCATION
Medway caves after Ombudsman rap
By Dan Peters | 16 January 2020
Medway Council has finally accepted the recommendations in a Local Government Ombudsman public in...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
An efficient collaboration
By Victoria Gould | 15 January 2020
Victoria Gould of Warwickshire CC’s award-winning Young People Legal Service team (YPLS) explains...
BUSINESS
'One-fifth of audit contracts should be put back out to tender'
By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020
The organisation responsible for appointing auditors should take away up to 20% of current contra...
FINANCE
March 11 Budget creates 'deep risk' for councils
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2020
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has written to the Chancellor warning of the...
FINANCE
LGSS Law losses hit £1.2m
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2020
A social enterprise law firm formed by three councils has reported that losses increased from £30...
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- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
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Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
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