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Joint Chief Executive appointed
Thursday 16th February 2012
A wealth of experience, allied to business skills and enthusiasm for challenge, has led two councils to approve the appointment of a new joint Chief Executive.
Swift move nets council extra £214,000
Published on Monday 6th February 2012
A special meeting of Forest Heath’s Planning Committee meant Council Tax payers will benefit from an extra £214,000 over the next 25 years.
Watershed for councils and Chief Executives
Published on Wednesday 1st February 2012
The Chief Executives of Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council have both decided not to apply for the newly-created Joint Chief Executive post. The closing date for applications was noon yesterday, with an appointment due to be confirmed by meetings of both councils on 15 February.
Email Scam
Published on Friday 27th January 2012
We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson.
Absent Voters
Published on Thursday 26th January 2012
Forest Heath District Council's Electoral Services team will be sending forms out to people on the electoral register, who have a proxy or postal vote whose signature on the personal identifiers record is more than five years old.
Time to shape the future – joint CEO recruitment
Published on Tuesday 10th January 2012
This week sees start of the recruitment process for a joint Chief Executive of two councils to help shape the future in West Suffolk.
Bin collections
Published on Monday 19th December 2011
Household bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period will be one day later than normal.
CIPR Awards
Published on Thursday 17th November 2011
Forest Heath District Council was a finalist in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) 2011 PRide
Moving closer together through shared management
Published on Monday 31st October 2011
Two councils in West Suffolk have now formally agreed to add further impetus to their shared services process by appointing a single Chief Executive and Management Team.
Review of Constituency Boundaries
Published on Tuesday 13th September 2011
The Leader of Forest Heath District Council has called the Boundary Commission's plan to move Newmarket electors out of West Suffolk "wrong".
Council shortlisted for Award
Published on Friday 9th September 2011
Forest Heath District Council has been shortlisted for an award following its campaign to encourage people to complete the 2011 Census form.
Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report
Published on Monday 25th July 2011
Overview and Scrutiny is one of the best ways residents can examine decisions the council makes and the issues that need to be looked at.
New Chairman for Forest Heath District Council
Published on Friday 27th May 2011
The new Chairman of Forest Heath District Council is Councillor Roger Dicker. The Vice-Chairman is Councillor Eddie Stewart.
Elections 5 May 2011
Published on Thursday 14th April 2011
Elections to Forest Heath District Council, some town and parish councils and the Referendum take place on 5 May. Polling cards will be sent to all residents on the Electoral Roll. We have published a full list of all nominations.
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