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FINANCE

Chief exec job split ahead for Oxfordshire

By Heather Jameson | 29 July 2015

Oxfordshire CC has voted to change its constitution to split the role of chief executive from the...

WHITEHALL

Counties eye sheriff idea

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

Counties seeking devolved powers could be interested in the idea of an elected sheriff, governor ...

HEALTH

Shires rebel against one-size-fits-all CAs

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

A ‘growing number’ of councils want to join two types of combined authority, The MJ has learned.

WHITEHALL

Improvement results finally made public

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

Smith Square has finally made public its consultation on the future of sector-led improvement – f...

HEALTH

Areas still receiving support with Better Care Fund plans

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

Two areas are still receiving ‘intensive support’ amid concerns that their Better Care Fund (BCF)...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Recruitment drive for Brum

By Heather Jameson | 29 July 2015

Birmingham City Council has begun the recruitment process to strengthen its senior management, at...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mind the cap!

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

The new £95,000 cap on exit payments for senior staff could provoke a spike in senior departures ...

FINANCE

Council praised for early accounts closure

By Laura Sharman | 29 July 2015

Torfaen CBC has been praised for closing its accounts a record 10 weeks early.

Councils agree to work together on City Deal

By Laura Sharman | 29 July 2015

All ten councils in South East Wales have agreed to work together on a City Deal for the region.

BUSINESS

Rift over LOBO loans widens

By Dan Peters | 28 July 2015

A split has emerged in the market for local authority treasury management after a TV documentary ...