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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County deals are 'absolutely the answer'

By Ann McGauran | 14 September 2021

Tim Oliver takes over this week as the new chair of the County Councils’ Network. He talks to Ann...

WHITEHALL

Pickles praises mayors during pandemic

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2021

Former local government secretary Eric Pickles has admitted he was a ‘late convert’ to the idea o...

FINANCE

North Yorkshire reorganisation to cost millions

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2021

North Yorkshire CC has committed millions of pounds of reserves towards the costs of local govern...

WHITEHALL

County areas chase devo dream

By Dan Peters | 17 August 2021

County areas are lining up to strike one of the first tranche of devolution deals.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Eden and Carlisle end joint chief arrangement

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2021

Eden DC and Carlisle City Council will no longer share chief executive Jason Gooding from the end...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Through turbulent times – let's celebrate leadership

By Julie Towers | 10 August 2021

Penna is proud to sponsor the Senior Leadership Team category as part of The MJ’s annual Achievem...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Cumbria launches legal battle against reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 10 August 2021

Cumbria CC has launched a legal challenge to the Government’s plans to create two unitary authori...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

There's a lot to play for when it comes to delivering devolution

By James Maker | 10 August 2021

While Government has provided a strong steer on the basic principles of county devolution deals, ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Is funding meeting councils' needs on decarbonationisation?

By Madeleine Gabriel | 10 August 2021

Analysis by Nesta raises some questions about the effectiveness of competitive grant funding sche...

REORGANISATION

Ryedale DC rejects possible challenge on unitary plan

By Ann McGauran | 05 August 2021

Ryedale DC will not explore the option of legally challenging the Government’s decision to replac...

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Chief Executive

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Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job

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