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HOMELESSNESS
The MJ Comment: Election starting pistol shoots down all action
By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024
Too much of the everyday process of running the country gets paused while national politicians co...
WELFARE
Knitting the net to tackle hardship
By More recently the Household Support Fund (HSF) has played a crucial role in bolstering this provision. But the HSF is now due to end in September. This is deeply short-sighted. As the National Audit Office has shown, local welfare assistance generates savings for other parts of local and national government by preventing crises spiralling. | 28 May 2024
Speaker at New Local's upcoming Stronger Things 2024 Katie Schmuecker argues councils are key to ...
HOUSING
A design for living
By Sally Dickinson | 28 May 2024
Sally Dickinson explains how the Berkeley Foundation is working with its charity partner and loca...
LONDON COUNCILS
Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention
By Jon Rowney | 15 May 2024
Jon Rowney says financial pressure on councils caused by the lack of affordable homes risks beco...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
MJ Regen: Rebuilding Britain's homes
By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 14 May 2024
What should the next government should do to deliver on housing? Cllr Darren Rodwell says there a...
HOMELESSNESS
Government waters down rough sleeping legislation
By Paul Marinko | 14 May 2024
The Government has watered down plans to criminalise rough sleeping following a Tory backbench re...
HOMELESSNESS
Brent's big turnaround
By Kim Wright | 07 May 2024
Brent has one of London’s highest poverty rates. Kim Wright illustrates how the council is workin...
FINANCE
Sort out housing through invest-to-save
By Tracy Bingham | 07 May 2024
As the sector's macro financial dilemma becomes more widely and better understood, so too should ...
WHITEHALL
Government cash call for council housing firms
By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024
Central Government should provide about £750m funding to help local government establish housing ...
LONDON COUNCILS
Changing the outlook on homelessness
By Sir Bob Neill | 30 April 2024
With the number of homeless people in London alone reaching shocking levels and temporary accommo...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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