PLANNING

Planning officers 'unsupported' following reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 14 April 2023

A lack of preparation during reorganisation left West Northamptonshire Council’s planning departm...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023

An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing

By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023

Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We need a new Audit Commission

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 12 April 2023

The Mark II version of the Audit Commission should look very different to the first time around. ...

BUSINESS

Closure for LGA's commercial joint ventures vehicle

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The vehicle for commercial joint ventures for the Local Government Association (LGA) has applied ...

WHITEHALL

Oflog should look at council effectiveness, says accountancy body

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The industry body for accountants has called for the new local government watchdog to play a key ...

WHITEHALL

Experts' warning over audit deadlines

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

September’s deadline for local audits ‘will not be achievable’ unless swift measures are taken to...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Labour sends in local government improvement boards

By Mark Conrad | 11 April 2023

The Labour Party has mimicked the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer review process by est...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A golden approach to tackling deprivation

By Ellise Huntley-Bennett | 11 April 2023

Contestants headed to Cheltenham for the second Local Government Challenge this year, to look at ...

WHITEHALL

Councils ponder TikTok use after bans

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

Councils are weighing up whether to continue using TikTok after the Cabinet Office and Local Gove...

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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As a planning lawyer you will play a key role in implementing North Herts Council’s Local Plan Apply for this job

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