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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils call for planning reforms to be scrapped

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2012

LGA calls on Government to scrap moves to relax the planning system, amid fears of 'unslightly' d...

ENVIRONMENT

Exclusive: More councils switch on to discounted energy scheme

By Thomas Bridge | 11 October 2012

Local government to establish biggest collective energy-switching venture, with up to 26 councils...

WHITEHALL

Pickles acts to halt traveller sites

By Dominic Browne | 08 October 2012

Councils will receive new powers to impose unlimited fines on 'those who ignore planning rules an...

ENVIRONMENT

Planning shift at MK

03 October 2012

Milton Keynes Council will be handed full planning control of its borough for the first time sinc...

ENVIRONMENT

Oldham's collective energy-switching campaign is third biggest

03 October 2012

Oldham MBC will launch the third-largest collective energy-switching campaign today.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate advice clouds the issue

By Stephen Cirell | 03 October 2012

The Government has recognised councils must play a role in cutting carbon emissions but guidance ...

BUSINESS

Biffa in bank takeover rumour

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 October 2012

Local government waste contractor Biffa reportedly facing bank-led takeover due to crippling debts.

ENVIRONMENT

Government unveils £5m pot aimed at collective energy switch schemes

26 September 2012

Ministers this week announced a £5m cash pot to encourage councils or charities to undertake coll...

ENVIRONMENT

Weathering storms

26 September 2012

Councils and emergency services were this week swift to deploy flood-prevention measures across a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tory council set to defy Government on planning

By Heather Jameson | 21 September 2012

Richmond LBC is set to defy the Government over the relaxation of planning laws, it has been reve...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Regeneration and Growth

£68,930.00 - £73,320.50 per annum

We need someone with experience, drive and commitment to lead and manage the service. Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

£51,356 - £52,413

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to support on the Council’s Housing work. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

£56,883 - £59,198

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Apply for this job

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