HOUSING

Transparency: the only way to end public distrust in high-rise social housing

31 October 2019

Current compliance processes are not fit for purpose, argues Tracie Williams – and many authoriti...

COMMUNICATIONS

Grenfell inquiry: Better communication between councils and fire services needed

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2019

‘Far better direct communication’ between local authorities and fire and rescue services is neede...

QUEENS SPEECH

We need the power

By James Jamieson | 15 October 2019

The Queen's Speech made it clear that Government has been listening to the LGA on some key issues...

HOUSING

Queen's speech: Whitehall to 'implement' new building safety standards

By William Eichler | 14 October 2019

The Government plans to ‘implement new building safety standards’ in order to prevent a repeat of...

LEGAL

Hackney to take developer to court

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2019

A London borough is preparing to take legal action against a developer over fire safety fears in ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Narrowing the outcomes gap in Kensington & Chelsea

By Catherine Faulks | 25 July 2019

Kensington & Chelsea RLBC has published a plan to create a successful economy and tackle the barr...

WHITEHALL

Second management overhaul for Grenfell council in two years

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2019

Further changes will be made to Kensington & Chelsea LBC’s management structure to ‘make it fit f...

WHITEHALL

Criticism over pace of change at Grenfell council

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

‘Strategic weaknesses’ are preventing Kensington and Chelsea LBC from becoming a ‘high performing...

FINANCE

Grenfell insurer makes £7m loss

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

The insurer for Kensington and Chelsea LBC has taken a £7m hit relating to the Grenfell Tower fire.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Last orders

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2019

Lord Gary Porter of Spalding, chairman of the Local Government Association, is getting ready to s...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Community Cohesion

£66,811 - £73,164

Are you our new Head of Community Cohesion? Apply for this job

Brighton & Hove City Council

Principal Planning Officer

£49,421 to £66,900 and car allowance of £5,280

Premium jobThis is an ideal opportunity for career and professional development within a busy but friendly team Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Strategic Commissioning & Systems Development Lead

£52,584 - £55,620

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

frederica-diamanta

Head of Community Cohesion

£66,811 - £73,164

Are you our new Head of Community Cohesion? Apply for this job

Brighton & Hove City Council

Principal Planning Officer

£49,421 to £66,900 and car allowance of £5,280

Premium jobThis is an ideal opportunity for career and professional development within a busy but friendly team Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Strategic Commissioning & Systems Development Lead

£52,584 - £55,620

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich