ENVIRONMENT

Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success

By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018

Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...

PLANNING

There is a shortage of construction expertise in local government

By Karen Cooksley | 09 March 2018

If we are to get the right homes in the right places, we need councils to have the right people i...

HOUSING

The governance of housing associations is opaque and resistant to public opinion

By Paul Wheeler | 07 March 2018

As councils have been written out of the script, Paul Wheeler looks at how housing associations h...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils need skills as well as cash to boost housing

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2018

Despite the initial rhetoric around ‘nimby’ councils’ planning decisions, Theresa May’s housing a...

FINANCE

MHCLG to recoup £350m unspent cash

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will retain almost half of the ...

WHITEHALL

LGA criticises May's land banking crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018

Government plans to tackle the housing shortage by ending land banking are not enough and should ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

We must collaborate to make homes suitable for the elderly

By Paul Smith | 27 February 2018

Paul Smith explains why the recommendations of the Communities and Local Government Committee’s r...

WHITEHALL

Wheeler promises rogue landlords clampdown

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2018

Housing minister Heather Wheeler has promised a clampdown on rogue landlords using benefit change...

BUSINESS

Morgan Sindall highlights council partnerships as key

By Hiba Mahamadi | 23 February 2018

Regeneration company Morgan Sindall has predicted a good year for its partnerships with local aut...

BUSINESS

Wirral announces £1bn joint venture with Muse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 21 February 2018

Wirral MBC has defended its decision to collaborate with an external partner after announcing it ...

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Group Leader – Estates

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Barnsley Council is seeking a Group Leader – Estates to join the team based in Barnsley. Apply for this job

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