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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 ...
REORGANISATION
A clean break
03 February 2021
Diary was saddened to hear of the impending divorce of Breckland and South Holland DCs, described...
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- Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Service Manager Residential Children's Homes
£57,457- £58,462
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job
Head of Safeguarding and Prevention
£73,757-£78,488
Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together. Apply for this job
- Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits
- Union issues strike threat over 3.3% pay offer
- Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
- Don't freeze regen after the elections
- Former councillor rages at lack of accountability for Brum failures
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