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FINANCE
Raft of cuts after first Section 114 in almost 20 years
By Mark Conrad | 14 February 2018
The stark reality of the financial cliff-edge facing Northamptonshire CC has this week been revea...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The democratic dimensions of the Suffragettes' victory
By Ed Cox | 13 February 2018
Ed Cox looks at what last week's centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act means for...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Council vows to improve 'volatile' relations
By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2018
Maldon DC has vowed to improve ‘volatile’ relations between members and senior officers after a s...
CHILD ABUSE
Council investment after inadequate rating
By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018
Gloucestershire CC has invested in staff, casework reduction and administration amid warnings the...
FINANCE
Labour looks to overhaul 'not fit for purpose' council tax
By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018
Labour is considering a range of options to fund local authorities as part of an overhaul of a co...
WHITEHALL
Sunak steps up pressure on peer challenge
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018
New local government minister Rishi Sunak has said Whitehall is 'very keen' that every council ho...
FINANCE
Javid and Gwynne clash over finance settlement
By Dan Peters | 07 February 2018
Communities secretary Sajid Javid clashed today with his Labour rival Andrew Gwynne over errors i...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Funding red flags raised
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 06 February 2018
One in 10 council bosses fear their local authority will not have enough funding to fulfil their ...
WHITEHALL
Tory MP in call for Northamptonshire governance changes
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018
A Northamptonshire MP has called for the immediate abolition of the county council’s cabinet and ...
BUSINESS
Gwynne moves to soothe Labour tensions
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2018
Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne has moved soothe Labour tensions in the wake of Haring...
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Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
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