In his column for the August edition of the Bulletin, Mayor Dave Hodgson has encouraged people to take part in the consultation on NHS Commissioners' plans to close Putnoe Walk-In Centre.
In his column for the August edition of the Bulletin, Mayor Dave Hodgson encouraged people to take part in the consultation on NHS Commissioners' plans to close Putnoe Walk-In Centre. Since then, the Commissioners have made the sudden, bizarre decision to close the consultation 9 days early. You can read more details of this surprise announcement here.
The Local Government Chronicle has reported that the former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire County Council, Councillor Heather Smith, has quit the party and now sitting as an Independent.
Teachers have had a real-terms pay cut for years so lifting the pay cap for some teachers after pressure from the Liberal Democrats is good news. But, not all teachers will receive a real terms pay rise.
A second Conservative-run authority has warned it may not be able to deliver even the most basic of council services. East Sussex County Council follows Northamptonshire County Council who have already said they may only be able to offer 'core services' next year.
