ENVIRONMENT

No appetite for eviction threshold say experts

By Luke Barras-Hill | 29 July 2011

Experts have questioned whether Grant Shapps’ plans for a five-year eviction threshold for tenant...

ENVIRONMENT

No 'unwanted surprises' for greenbelt land, LGA argues

By Luke Barras-Hill | 27 July 2011

Council leaders have rebutted concerns raised by an environmental group over the Government’s dra...

ENVIRONMENT

Government unveils a draft Planning Policy Framework for future growth

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2011

The National Planning Policy Framework cuts the existing 1,000 pages of policy down to just a 52-...

ENVIRONMENT

Localism plans could put English Heritage under pressure

By Jamie Hailstone | 13 July 2011

Plans to scrap regional spatial strategies could put organisations under pressure.

BUSINESS

Why insourcing is looking up

12 July 2011

Councils are set to bring services back in-house. Heather Wakefield and Paul O’Brien assess lates...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Can localism survive national infrastructure projects?

12 July 2011

Alan Goodrum and Cllr Martin Tett wonder how far localism should impact on national infrastructur...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Green travel starved of fuel tax funds

07 July 2011

The Government should divert some revenue raised through fuel duty to fund sustainable transport ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Cameron renews 'greenest government ever' pledge

By Jonathan Werran | 06 July 2011

David Cameron has committed government departments to reducing carbon emissions by 25% by 2015.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Sporting opportunities

By Stephen Cirell | 05 July 2011

Local authorities should develop innovative renewable energy schemes for playing fields and sport...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

£21bn of residential development planned for London

By Laura Sharman | 05 July 2011

London will see £21bn of prime residential development over the next nine years, according to new...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Regulatory Services

£77,332 & generous pension and benefits

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and experienced professional Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

£71,643 - £79,032

Here in Middlesbrough, we are at the start of something special. Apply for this job

Middlesbrough Council

Director for Resources (Section 151 Officer)

Up to £130,000 plus benefit

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, experienced, and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council