DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Grenfell survivors in multimillion pound lawsuit

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Kensington and Chelsea LBC are amon...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Hughes named new rough sleeping minister

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

Kelly Tolhurst stepped down from the role for family reasons after five months in the role.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Pandemic's route to devolution

By Anthony May | 13 January 2021

We must use what has been learned from COVID-19 to agree a new relationship with Government, base...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Government moots plans to postpone polls again

By Heather Jameson | 11 January 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick pushing the Prime Minister for a quick decision on postponin...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Starmer demands halt to 'absurd' council tax rises

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2021

Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for central government to increase funding for local author...

WHITEHALL

Bah humbug!

08 January 2021

Last year was tough and 2021 will no doubt still be a bit of a slog for councils recovering from ...

FINANCE

Intervention threat over 'unwise' investments

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2021

Councils have been warned the Government will intervene if they rely too much on commercial inves...

WHITEHALL

Taking control of the devolution debate

By Seb Lowe | 07 January 2021

Seb Lowe says that given the preference of government for unitary councils, failure by district c...

FINANCE

Government takes action over Nottingham's 'appalling' finances

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2020

An expert panel will be appointed to ensure the council brings its budget under control.

WHITEHALL

Government dismisses Redmond idea for audit regulator

By Dan Peters | 17 December 2020

The Government has poured cold water on the idea of a new independent regulator for local audit –...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service

up to £165k plus Returning Officer Fees

Are you interested in applying for one of the best jobs in local government? Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

As we develop our new Local Plan, we are looking for talented people to help us turn that vision into a reality. Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Hospital Social Worker

ME11 - ME13 £41,964 -£50,646

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a personality of someone with drive, determination and vision Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton