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Calls for extraordinary Northumberland County Council meeting to discuss bombshell report
Labour and Independent councillors join forces to demand the meeting within days following story concerning Chief Executive
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Calls for an extraordinary meeting of Northumberland County Council to be held within days regarding the chief executive situation have been made.