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FINANCE
Malnourished things grow very slowly
By Paul O'Brien | 05 April 2017
Paul O'Brien says we must not starve out places of the things that make them desirable and habita...
PLANNING
Let's spend less time talking and more time building
By Andrew Muter | 29 March 2017
Andrew Muter is optimistic that the housing white paper can spark a new era of local authority bu...
FINANCE
Rising homelessness comfirmed
By Dan Peters | 29 March 2017
The number of households in temporary accommodation has shot up by 10% in a year and 58% since 20...
WHITEHALL
Councils struggle in face of rising homelessness
By William Eichler | 22 March 2017
A housing shortfall and Government benefit cuts are ‘fuelling’ rising homelessness as councils wa...
FINANCE
Only Surrey's spending power 'above national average'
By Sam Clayden | 22 March 2017
All two-tier areas in England but one have a core spending power below average, representing an a...
PLANNING
Avoiding stalled regeneration projects
By Chris Plumley | 15 March 2017
Chris Plumley explores why land holding is increasingly important to councils and how local autho...
FINANCE
Councils talk housing deals with Whitehall
By Sam Clayden | 14 March 2017
A group of councils has met with government officials to discuss the possibility of bespoke housi...
WHITEHALL
Benefit changes warning
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017
Hackney LBC has warned MPs about the Government’s attempt to ‘rush through’ benefit changes to th...
LEGISLATION
Welsh government seeks to abolish Right to Buy
13 March 2017
The Welsh Government has introduced legislation aimed at abolishing Right to Buy to protect the n...
FINANCE
Temporary accommodation bill revealed
By William Eichler | 06 March 2017
A ‘chronic shortage’ of affordable housing is forcing local authorities to spend £2m a day on tem...
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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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