Laura Sharman 11 March 2015

Councils warned over printing fortnightly newspapers

Three more councils could be banned from publishing their fortnightly newspapers, ministers have warned.

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has written to the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Waltham Forest warning he is considering issuing them with a government direction to stop them publishing their newsletters.

Each council will be given 14 days to respond to the proposed direction, after which Mr Pickles will make a final decision on each case.

This announcement follows Greenwich RBC being served with a direction last week, ordering it to dramatically cut back on publication of its regular 'Greenwich Time' freesheet.

Speaking to the House of Commons, local government minister Kris Hopkins said local authority newspapers could 'push out and undermine' the local press, warning 'a very small number of councils continue to breach the recommendations of the local government publicity code about the frequency of publication for council newspapers'.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNING OFFICER

Hull City Council
£43693 - £46731
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team in Hull as a Principal Transport Planning Officer. Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Recuriter: Hull City Council

HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC ENGINEER - 4 POSTS

Hull City Council
£43693 - £46731
We have several exciting opportunities for suitably qualified Highways Civil Engineers and Traffic Engineers Wilson Centre, 1st floor, Hull HU1 2AG
Recuriter: Hull City Council

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
£110,799 - £120,706
Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Blackburn, Lancashire
Recuriter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Residential Worker, Edge of Care Service

Durham County Council
Grade 7 £29,093 - £32,654 PAY AWARD PENDING
Join a Groundbreaking Team Supporting Families in Seaham Salary
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Bikeability Cycling Instructor

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £24,790 to £25,992 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
The Road Safety Team are keen to recruit additional Casual Bikability Instructors to join our team of instructors delivering Bikeability cycle trainin Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner