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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Back from the brink
By Cllr Matt Golby | 23 March 2021
In 2018, Northamptonshire CC became notorious in local government. Yet the council, which is soon...
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...
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Head of IT
£76,999 plus £3,000 car allowance and generous benefits package
As our new Head of IT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology across the organisation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
Up to £78,510 p.a. (pay award pending)
Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Head of IT
£76,999 plus £3,000 car allowance and generous benefits package
As our new Head of IT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology across the organisation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
Up to £78,510 p.a. (pay award pending)
Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
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