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PLANNING
MJ Regen: Is planning reform the key to unlocking growth?
By Anthony Breach | 14 May 2024
The Cinderella planning service is suddenly in the spotlight. Can a sprinkling of fairy dust – an...
HOUSING
Genuine devolving RTB powers would signal some real devolution
By Mo Baines | 13 May 2024
Mo Baines says it is worth exploring how councils could be trusted with moratorium powers on RTB,...
FINANCE
Fresh Right to Buy devolution call
By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2024
Calls to devolve England’s Right to Buy policy are gathering momentum, with a centre-left think-t...
FINANCE
Guildford issues 'heartfelt apology' after £13.5m contract overspend
By Ellie Ames | 09 May 2024
Guildford BC is at ‘serious risk’ of failing to deliver Best Value after overspending by millions...
HOUSING
Institutional investment into housing must be scaled up
By Claire Kober OBE | 07 May 2024
The next Government will need to adopt a pragmatic approach to the housing crisis, acknowledging ...
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
Re-elected Burnham calls for Right to Buy suspension powers
By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024
Greater Manchester’s re-elected mayor has called for powers to suspend Right to Buy on new homes ...
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 ...
PLANNING
Councils spend £45m on planning appeal advice
By William Eichler | 03 May 2024
Councils spent £45m over the past three years on external legal advice relating to planning appea...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
NHBC launches collection of insights from local authorities
01 May 2024
Andrew Milsom outlines the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) new publication analysing loc...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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