Heather Jameson 24 April 2025

Councils risk being 'fleeced' over reorg, says former commissioner

Councils facing reorganisation face being ‘fleeced' by consultants keen to profit from the process, a former Northamptonshire CC commissioner has claimed.

Theresa Grant, who oversaw the bankrupt authority and its districts' transition into two unitaries has warned councils to ‘beware of experts'.

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Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Cornwall

Recuriter: Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Durham (City/Town)

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Senior Social Worker/AMHP (Mental Health CMHT Older Peoples Teams) x2

Grade 10 - Grade 11, Career Grade, 37 hours, Permanent

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

£58899 - £66693 per annum

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