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FINANCE

The White Paper recognises coterminosity makes a strategic difference

By Abdool Kara | 23 March 2021

Abdool Kara asks if the lessons of Lansley will be learned, 'especially the making-redundant-the...

REORGANISATION

Gone but not forgotten

10 March 2021

Northampton BC will soon be no more as it is swallowed up into the new West Northamptonshire Coun...

WHITEHALL

Tear down devolution 'barriers,' APPG urges

By Martin Ford | 09 March 2021

Powers should be devolved to councils before reorganisation takes place, a new report has concluded.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

North Northamptonshire to 'do the boring well'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has tempered expectations as North Northamptonshire Council prepares for launch.

SCRUTINY

Groundwork laid for combined authority

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2021

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pressing ahead with laying the politic...

REORGANISATION

DCN bids to attract unitaries with new offer

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2021

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) will create a new category of membership in a bid to keep ne...

FINANCE

Surrey boroughs consider merger

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2021

Guildford and Waverley BCs are looking to combine management teams and services in a move driven ...

WHITEHALL

Government 'open' to receiving Oxfordshire merger proposal

By Dan Peters | 18 February 2021

The Government is ‘open’ to receiving a proposal for a merger of South Oxfordshire and Vale of Wh...

REORGANISATION

Basildon and Thurrock consider merger

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2021

Council leaders are drawing up a memorandum of understanding including the option of forming a So...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A winning champion for change

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2021

Anna Earnshaw’s role in improving the social care department at troubled Northamptonshire CC won ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

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Durham County Council

Solicitor

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