LEGISLATION

Housing ombudsman reports dramatic complaints increase

By Mark Whitehead | 20 April 2022

A dramatic increase in complaints has been reported to the housing ombudsman service, MPs have be...

FINANCE

Government needs to 'get a grip' on council tax rebate, says Betts

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on the council tax rebate scheme, the chair of the levelling...

SOCIAL CARE

Call for tougher regulation of exempt housing

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

Councils have shared concerns some providers of ‘exempt’ accommodation are exploiting the sector ...

FINANCE

Local authorities will be able to top up council tax rebate

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022

Local authorities will be able to pay households facing financial hardship more than the council ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Marsham Street to cut funding pots

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2022

The Government will reveal its plans to streamline funding for councils this year after acknowled...

FINANCE

Concerns over tax rebate scheme

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Councils have voiced concerns over the deliverability of a scheme to tackle soaring energy bills.

FINANCE

Housing scandals 'embarrassment to sector'

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Poor living conditions uncovered by the media at councils such as Croydon LBC throughout last yea...

WHITEHALL

Net-zero boost in White Paper

By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2022

Next month’s levelling up White Paper will feature measures aimed at helping all areas deliver th...

WHITEHALL

Government defends care reform funding

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.

FINANCE

Welcome words on business rates should be backed up in settlement

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 14 December 2021

The secretary of state now has a real opportunity to improve matters by introducing a business ra...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council