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HOUSING
Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2024
The Government will ‘not hesitate’ to take an interventionist approach to local government in pla...
SEND
MPs sound alarm on SEND deficits
By Martin Ford | 19 November 2024
Deficits in SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) budgets are among the top concerns ...
WHITEHALL
Safeguarding fears raised over Homes for Ukraine scheme
By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022
Senior council officials want greater powers to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid fears revised n...
FINANCE
Ministers resist calls for further care funding
By Martin Ford | 24 May 2022
Councils should not rely on Government grants to fund social care, ministers have said.
WHITEHALL
Government to strengthen community role in planning
By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2022
The Government has made clear it intends to strengthen the role of communities in new planning le...
WHITEHALL
Social housing Bill 'imminent'
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022
Housing minister Eddie Hughes this week insisted the Government would bring forward a social hous...
WHITEHALL
Levelling up must go beyond 'big ticket' projects
By Martin Ford | 11 May 2022
Efforts to level up communities must be felt at a local level for the policy to be viewed as a su...
FINANCE
Call for infection control fund investigation
By Martin Ford | 26 April 2022
A call has been made for an investigation into how the infection control fund was spent during th...
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...
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
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