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LEGISLATION
Queen's speech: Devo Bill expected in first Queen's Speech since 2017
By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2019
Devolution is expected to feature in today’s Queen’s Speech as the Government outlines its planne...
FINANCE
B&B costs councils £93m a year, says LGA
By Michael Burton | 11 October 2019
Councils are spending over £93m a year on bed and breakfast accommodation, a figure which is nine...
PLANNING
South Oxfordshire local plan withdrawal halted by Government
By Martin Ford | 10 October 2019
Local Government secretary Robert Jenrick has written to the council ahead of tonight's vote on s...
HOUSING
'Raise benefits to aid homeless'
By Chris Mahony | 10 October 2019
Campaigners are urging ministers to increase housing-related benefits and to support social house...
HOUSING
'Raise benefits to aid homeless'
By Chris Mahony | 10 October 2019
Campaigners are urging ministers to increase housing-related benefits and to support social house...
HOUSING
Spending Round still leaves uncertainties
By Ian Miller | 09 October 2019
The proposed threshold of 2% for referenda on 'excessive' council tax increases is a retrograde s...
LONDON COUNCILS
Ending London's homeless capital status
By Darren Rodwell | 09 October 2019
On World Homelessness Day, and ahead of next month's London Councils Summit, Cllr Darren Rodwell ...
HOUSING
Homelessness needs proper investment and commitment
By Heather Jameson | 09 October 2019
Shelter Scotland has launched legal action against Glasgow City Council, claiming that it needs m...
WELFARE
Local Housing Allowance 'inadequate' for family homes, research warns
By Laura Sharman | 07 October 2019
More than nine out of ten family homes for private rent are too expensive for people on housing b...
HOUSING
Intervene early to prevent homelessness
By Ann McGauran | 04 October 2019
Preventing homelessness in later life could mean talking to primary school children about the iss...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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