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ENVIRONMENT
We need a longer-term strategy on nutrient neutrality
By Gill Kneller | 09 January 2020
All but a few new housing developments are getting planning permission because of the need for pl...
FINANCE
Delayed audit council names kept under wraps
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2019
The 150 councils where auditors were unable to issue an opinion by the end of September are expec...
HEALTH
District councils play a major role in health and well-being.
13 November 2019
If we can keep our most vulnerable residents safe, well and happy in their own homes, this will p...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils ask General Election candidates for funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 06 November 2019
Councils have made their pitches to the parties vying for control of Westminster as the General E...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
DCN in high streets 'emergency' warning
By Paul Marinko | 29 October 2019
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned Britain’s high streets are in a ‘state of emergen...
HOUSING
'Raise benefits to aid homeless'
By Chris Mahony | 10 October 2019
Campaigners are urging ministers to increase housing-related benefits and to support social house...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Councils call for powers and funds to tackle housing crisis
By Michael Burton | 04 October 2019
Councils have called for more fiscal freedom to build their own social housing following latest f...
FINANCE
A solid financial result
By Cllr John Fuller | 18 September 2019
The annoucement of £3.5bn for councils in the Spending Round was a solid result for districts, w...
SOCIAL CARE
Buckle up, it's going to be bumpy
By Louise Round | 11 September 2019
Louise Round says districts have received small amounts of cash to help with planning for the imp...
FINANCE
Give districts certainty on funding
By Kathy O'Leary | 03 September 2019
As the spending round looms, Kathy O’ Leary says districts now need the Government to deliver fin...
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- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
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- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects
Renumeration package £74 – 78k
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial asset management Apply for this job
Head of Legal - (Commercial & Projects)
£71,513- £80,593 per annum
We are seeking a senior solicitor to join as the Head of Legal for Commercial and Projects work. Apply for this job
Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
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