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FINANCE
Highways maintenance backlog falls to £9bn
By Dominic Browne | 20 March 2018
The estimated highways maintenance backlog has fallen by almost 23% this year to £9.3bn from £12bn.
FINANCE
Tories oust leader as Northants signs off budget
By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2018
Northamptonshire CC today signed off its redrafted budget – but the council’s leader has been ous...
BUSINESS
Row over contract extension
By Chris Ames | 30 November 2017
Hertfordshire CC is controversially planning to extended its highways maintenance contract with R...
BUSINESS
Road cost spirals and could rise further
By Chris Ames | 28 November 2017
Councillors have allocated £19m more to cover the rising cost of the Norwich Northern Distributor...
HUMOUR
Badge of dishonour
16 August 2017
Central Bedfordshire Council has issued some serious advice to people thinking of illegally using...
HUMOUR
The hole truth
29 March 2017
Peterborough City Council found itself tabloid fodder this week due to a man and his damaged Ferr...
HUMOUR
A parking mad amnesty
10 August 2016
Diary is well versed in a number of different types of amnesty, having taken advantage of many du...
BUSINESS
Highways deal offers better value for East Sussex
By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016
The appointment of a new joint venture to take responsibility over highways in East Sussex will o...
WHITEHALL
Budget 2016: Government 'redoubles efforts to make Britain fit for future'
By Chris Ames | 16 March 2016
Chancellor George Osborne has announced funding for major transport infrastructure projects in th...
WHITEHALL
White Van Man on . . . the end of the year accounts
03 February 2016
I mean, my council has suddenly decided all the pavements need a going over so the place is full ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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