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Governing, not controlling: finding the right balance with council-owned companies

The success of local authority-owned companies depends on councils striking the right balance between oversight and interference, says Julia Gregory, Non-Executive and Senior Independent Director, Chair, and Trustee.

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Why Reform UK is misguided, mistaken and just plain wrong on pensions

Reform UK’s plan to close the LGPS to new entrants would deepen recruitment crises and push low-paid workers towards poverty, argues UNISON’s Glyn Jenkins.

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Casual Part Time Toilet Cleaner/ Operative

£Dependant on age

To clean and service the council’s public toilets across the borough Clitheroe, Lancashire

Recuriter: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Solution Architect

£47,181 - £51,356

As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Councils vision Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Solution Architect

£47,181 - £51,356

As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Councils vision Selby, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Solution Architect

£47,181 - £51,356

As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Councils vision Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Solution Architect

£47,181 - £51,356

As a Solution Architect you’ll help deliver technology solutions that support North Yorkshire Councils vision Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

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