Role of former council chief is questioned

Sep 27 2008 by Neil Mckay, The Journal A FORMER council boss who started a business with a prominent councillor last night claimed they were the victims of a “vicious” political battle. Labour councillors on Durham City Council are to question the role of their former chief executive Brian Spears and his partner Carol Woods in setting up a consultancy business to advise local authorities. Ms Woods is the deputy... [read full story]