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    Extra council budget engagement event to be held on Monday, January 23

    North East Lincolnshire Council.

    Extra council budget engagement event to be held on Monday, January 23

    Come along and talk to a council representative

    RESIDENTS in North East Lincolnshire are being given another chance to talk to the borough council about its budget and its priorities at a forthcoming engagement event.

    This week, several public discussion events have been

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    Liability order information

    This shows the council have been abusing the liability order system and courts to artificialy inflate the collection rates. The minimum legal ammount the council can apply for liability orders for is one months council tax. ( £ 110 band a

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    Other unions have now announced their results with similar outcomes.

    A number of picket lines will be set up on the day. These must be official pickets, authorised by the branch. If you’re included in the industrial action and want to volunteer for picket duty, please contact branch

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    UK and Netherlands to sue Iceland over lost deposits « Xfm 95.1 Newscenter | Latest News from Ghana and the World.

    UK and Netherlands to sue Iceland over lost deposits « Xfm 95.1 Newscenter | Latest News from Ghana and the World..

     

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    posted Today at 09:31 and has no comments. Post a Comment.

    Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir: “Disappointing numbers”

    The UK and Dutch governments are preparing court action against Iceland

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    Councils detect £185 million worth of fraud, but new report says this is just the tip of the iceberg – Audit Commission

    Councils detect £185 million worth of fraud, but new report says this is just the tip of the iceberg – Audit Commission.

     

    Councils detect £185 million worth of fraud, but new report says this is just the tip of the iceberg
    Released  10 November 2011

    England’s councils have succeeded in detecting £185 million worth of fraud in

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    North Lincolnshire Council – Working smarter set to save £1.3m

    North Lincolnshire Council – Working smarter set to save £1.3m.

     

    Working smarter set to save £1.3m

    Plans for North and North East Lincolnshire council to enter into a shared agreement to provide a joint local taxation and benefits service – will save taxpayers £1.3m.

    North Lincolnshire Council – Working smarter set to save £1.3m

    Electricity procurement gives Kent County Council a shock — Spend Matters UK/Europe

    Electricity procurement gives Kent County Council a shock — Spend Matters UK/Europe.

    Electricity procurement gives Kent County Council a shock

    by Peter Smith on October 31, 2011

    in Procurement Commentary

    So what’s been going on down in Kent?

    Kent County Council’s Head of Energy Procurement, Ross Knowles, was charged with counts of fraud by abuse of position and

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    Councils rely on ‘bullying’ bailiffs – Telegraph

    Councils rely on ‘bullying’ bailiffs – Telegraph.

     

    Councils rely on ‘bullying’ bailiffs
    Intimidating practices being used by councils to collect unpaid parking fines have been identified by an investigation.

    If a debtor is not at home, the bailiff leaves a letter with the time and date of the visit Photo: ALAMY

    6:30AM GMT

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    NELC pays out more than £45k in personal injury compensation | Accident Claims

    NELC pays out more than £45k in personal injury compensation | Accident Claims.

     

    According to a recently published article in the Grimsby Telegraph newspaper, the North East Lincolnshire Council has made more than £45,000 in personal injury compensation payments to injured staff and pupils over the past three years.

    Personal injury claims experts reported that the council

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    General Secretary unison on pensions

    From a message from Dave Prentis – General Secretary.

    PROTECT OUR PENSIONS

    From a message from Dave Prentis – General Secretary

    16 September 2011

    Vote yes for industrial action on pensions

    “……… today I announced that we will be balloting for industrial action over the threat to your pension.

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    Nelincs Unison 18th july update

    Nelincs Unison.

    18 July 2011

    NELC TERMS AND CONDITIONS (etc) UPDATE

    On the morning of Friday 15 July, we met with representatives from NELC who put forward their “final” proposals on cuts to terms and conditions as part of the current round of budget cuts.

    There remain essentially six proposals which

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    outstanding Stuart well spotted.

    so the person that filled this post is

    1. On approx 100 k a year.
    2. Is known to ********* in a business nature
    3. Is one of the directors of the employment co that the council asked to provide staff from.

    and

    quote

    “3 Was the Interim appointee known personally to Mr Jason Longhurst who it is understood made the appointment?

    The interim appointed was known in a business capacity by Mr Longhurst

    4 Were any other potential Interims considered or interviewed for this Interim position?

    Yes – a number of other possible candidates were put forward for the position, and the Council contacted Veredus, Capita Resourcing, Quantica and SOLACE. Telephone discussions were held with each agency, all of whom conducted interviews with their proposed candidates.

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    This is Grimsby | Ex-solicitor ‘relieved’ after being cleared of dishonesty

    This is Grimsby | Ex-solicitor ‘relieved’ after being cleared of dishonesty.

    Ex-solicitor ‘relieved’ after being cleared of dishonesty

    Friday, August 12, 2011

    Grimsby Telegraph

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    A WELL-KNOWN former solicitor has been cleared of dishonesty over his involvement in alleged “suspicious” property transactions.

    Rodger McCracken, a former senior partner at Wilkin Chapman in Grimsby,

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    BBC News – Council offers wage support scheme to boost job creation

    BBC News – Council offers wage support scheme to boost job creation.

    Council offers wage support scheme to boost job creation
    Sam Gibbs is one of those who has found employment thanks to the scheme
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    Jobs boost in wind farm project
    Threat to jobs at two companies

    A council is offering to

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    Funding agency fears over fraud | FE Week

    Funding agency fears over fraud | FE Week.

    Funding agency fears over fraud
    Ian Nash
    Jun 30, 2011

    The Skills Funding Agency has promised a crackdown on fraud and misuse of public money in the FE and skills sector, which it admits is likely to get worse under the government’s new subcontracting arrangements. The

    Continue reading Funding agency fears over fraud | FE Week

    Gross misconduct allegation as Fenland Council suspends its £65,000 a year planning supremo – News – Cambs Times

    Gross misconduct allegation as Fenland Council suspends its £65,000 a year planning supremo – News – Cambs Times.

    Gross misconduct allegation as Fenland Council suspends its £65,000 a year planning supremo

    Story by: JOHN ELWORTHY , Editor Monday, July 25, 2011
    3:06 PM

    FENLAND Council has suspended its £65,000 a year head of development services following

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    As part of North East Lincolnshire Council’s commitment to openness and transparency we are pleased to publish on a monthly basis details of the payments we have made to external bodies and suppliers over £500 (excluding VAT), and all Credit

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    North East Lincolnshire Council statement of accounts
    The Statement of Accounts comprises:

    • The Explanatory Foreword
    • A Statement of Responsibilities for the Statement of Accounts
    • The Core Accounting Statement
    • Notes to the Accounts
    • Supplementary Accounting

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    The Council is run by a Corporate Management Team, working alongside the Council’s political leadership, which comprises a Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet, the decisions of which are all overseen by a number of Scrutiny Committees and Full Council.

    The Corporate Management Team

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    Cabinet Structure 2011 – 2012

    North East Lincolnshire Council.

    Cabinet Structure 2011 – 2012

    Information relating to membership and portfolio details of the key decision making body of the Council.

    At its Annual General Meeting on 26th May 2011, the Leader of the Council appointed the Cabinet Members for 2011/12.

    There are 6 Members on the Cabinet and their details and portfolio responsibilities are listed below:

    Role
    Councillor
    Portfolio

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    • Give the gift of safety this Valentines Day February 1, 2012
      The cost of a 2012 BikeSafe workshop has been kept at the 2011 price of £35 but the voucher can be for a lower amount which makes it a great present for Valentines Day. The voucher can be bought for any biking family member including mums, dads, granddads, grandmas, sons and daughters and friends can be included too. The voucher is valid for 18 months as the […]
    • Police warning following bogus callers in Ripon St, Grimsby January 31, 2012
      Bogus callers often prey on the elderly and vulnerable in order to get make money by carrying out work that is often poor and at an extortionate cost to the home owner. There are also bogus callers out there who try to talk their way in before using distraction methods to steal items or cash from within.   Humberside Police are running Operation Liberal whic […]
    • APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - INCIDENT - RIPON STREET - GRIMSBY January 27, 2012
      POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an incident that happened on Ripon Street, Grimsby between 2030hrs and 2100hrs on Tuesday 24 January 2012. A 36-year-old man departed a train at Grimsby Town train station and walked towards his home address. The man recalls being close to the Post Office on Ripon Street, before finding himself laid on the pavement and h […]
    • APPEAL FOR HELP IN LOCATING A MISSING 14-YEAR-OLD GRIMSBY BOY January 27, 2012
      POLICE are continuing to appeal for help in locating a missing boy from Grimsby. Liam HARGREAVES (14), was reported missing to police on Sunday 22 January after he left his home address on Fountains Avenue, Grimsby at around 2130hrs on Saturday 21 January and did not return. Liam is described as a white male 5ft 8ins tall with short brown hair and of a very […]
    • Stay safe when shopping January 24, 2012
      Following our simple tips could help you stay safe and stop you falling foul while out and about: 1) Remember to take credit and debit receipts with you – some of them carry your card details 2) Try to pay using a debit card rather than carrying lots of cash. Take extra care when using a cashpoint or chip and pin. Don't let anyone see your pin number 3) […]
    • APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - ASSAULT - VICTORIA STREET - GRIMSBY January 23, 2012
      POLICE are appealing for information in connection with an incident which happened between 0135hrs and 0152hrs on Saturday 21 January 2012, close to Gulliver's nightclub, Victoria Street, Grimsby. A 33-year-old man left Gulliver's and walked across the paved area, towards a group of people. The man is alleged to have been involved in an altercation […]
    • Warning to drivers following theft from vehicle increase January 23, 2012
      These incidents have seen vehicles being targeted by thieves due to items being left on show when they are parked up and more concerning, vehicles being left insecurely parked when left unattended. Humberside Police and the Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership recently re-launched the Vulnerable Vehicle Scheme which is working to raise awareness of thi […]
    • MEN SENTENCED FOLLOWING THE MURDER OF ADAM VINCENT January 20, 2012
      FOUR men who were found guilty of the murder of Adam Vincent have today been sentenced, following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court. Lee GRIFFITHS, who was found guilty of murder, peverting the course of justice and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs was today sentenced to 32 years in prison Luke GRIFFITHS, who was found guilty of murder and peverting the cou […]
    • POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP IN LOCATING THE OWNER(S) OF STOLEN JEWELLERY - GRIMSBY January 20, 2012
      POLICE are appealing for help in locating the owner(s) of a number of items of stolen Jewellery which have been recovered in Grimsby. The seven items of jewellery were recovered following the execution of a warrant at an address in Grimsby. The items consist of a number of rings, a bracelet and a necklace. Police are asking for anyone who believes they may b […]
    • Drivers warned to be wary when de-icing their vehicle January 16, 2012
      This follows an incident in North Lincolnshire which happened shortly before 0745hrs on Monday 16 January when thieves made off with a red coloured Seat Leon while it ' s owner left the vehicle running while de-icing it outside a house in Epworth.  With the cold weather likely to last for a few more days at least, it is important that motorists don […]