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HOUSING

The net zero realist

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...

HOUSING

Market-shaping councils, better housing outcomes

By Joanne Drew | 11 June 2026

Joanne Drew considers the role of councils in enabling housing delivery and shaping local housing...

FINANCE

Scottish councils funding falling short

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Funding for Scottish councils is failing to keep pace with rising costs and demand according to t...

POVERTY

Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026

Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Home Office warned over asylum homelessness risk

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2026

The Government risks undermining its own ambition to cut homelessness unless it urgently strength...

SOCIAL HOUSING

Using below-market land disposals to accelerate social housing

By Mark Cook | 09 June 2026

Councils have greater flexibility to dispose of land for affordable housing than often assumed, b...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Social housing waiting lists will take more than 100 years to clear

By William Eichler | 08 June 2026

England’s social housing waiting lists will take 119 years to clear at the current pace of houseb...

HOUSING

A rights-based case for new homes at Crews Hill and Chase Park

By Holly Lewis | 08 June 2026

Holly Lewis says a rights-based approach to planning can help councils balance local concerns wit...

DEVOLUTION

Government must invest in sector's capacity and agency

By Mo Baines | 08 June 2026

Mo Baines argues that councils’ crucial role as convenors of economic stakeholders and partnershi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

MPs scold Home Office over lack of council involvement in asylum

By Dan Peters | 05 June 2026

Local authorities still lack a ‘meaningful say’ in asylum accommodation decisions, a cross-party ...

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Director of Young People and Opportunities

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Newham London Borough Council

Programme Director – Local Government Reorganisation

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Staffordshire County Council

Executive Director – Place and Prosperity

£106,484 up to £115,687 plus an essential car user allowance is also paid.

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South Derbyshire District Council

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Young People and Opportunities

£98,994 - £120,507

A defining role for young people in Newham Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Programme Director – Local Government Reorganisation

£Competitive

Lead one of the most significant local government transformation programmes in England! Apply for this job

Staffordshire County Council

Executive Director – Place and Prosperity

£106,484 up to £115,687 plus an essential car user allowance is also paid.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to help shape the future of South Derbyshire at a pivotal moment in its history. Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council

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