Bankrupt councils problems not a factor in PCC fire service takeover decision

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'Bankrupt' council's problems not a factor in PCC fire service takeover decision

Changing governance would cost £300,000, government inspectors noted.

Stephen Mold

Date - 16th March 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Government inspectors say the financial problems at Northamptonshire County Council have no impact on whether it should be governed by a police and crime commissioner. A damning report yesterday said the authority – which is effectively...

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