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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing pains

By Jamie Holmes | 23 September 2022

Absorbing levelling up and planning into the Prime Minister’s one-size-fits-all growth agenda rai...

HOUSING

We must keep existing housing stock safe

20 September 2022

Housing Revenue Accounts aren’t immune from the effects of inflation, says Tracy Bingham. 'It com...

WHITEHALL

Districts lobby DLUHC over TIF

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2022

District councils have been lobbying ministers to allow them to monetise the benefits of growth.

WHITEHALL

Trust should underpin all our relationships

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 13 September 2022

The arrival of Prime Minister Liz Truss and the new Cabinet offers us an opportunity to keep on p...

FINANCE

Inflation's stealthy impact

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Double-digit inflation is putting huge pressure on councils, with impacts including fuel price hi...

WELFARE

The cost of living crisis hits the helpers

By Michael Burton | 30 August 2022

A new survey by the District Councils' Network shows the average shortfall from unbudgeted pressu...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Welfare cuts ahead despite cost of living crisis

By Mark Conrad | 30 August 2022

Councils have warned they may have to reduce welfare spending as part of era-defining cuts to fro...

FINANCE

Pressure grows to raise housing benefits

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2022

Calls have been made to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to prevent a surge in homelessness.

HOUSING

Districts call for action on refugees

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2022

District councils have said more must be done to prevent Ukrainian refugees from becoming homeless.

PLANNING

Get ready for change

By Ann McGauran | 03 August 2022

The new chair of the District Councils’ Network chief executive group Yvonne Rees, says her local...

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Executive Director, Place and Customer

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Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities.Essex is on the government's Priority Programme for Local Government Ref Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Practice Leader - Leaving Care Service

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Royal Borough of Greenwich

Houses in Multiple Occupation Team Leader

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

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Royal Borough of Greenwich

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director, Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities.Essex is on the government's Priority Programme for Local Government Ref Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Practice Leader - Leaving Care Service

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

Our Leaving Care Service is fully established and operates within a lively and thriving workplace Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Houses in Multiple Occupation Team Leader

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

Are you passionate about making homes safer and better for people? Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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