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HEALTH
Local government can drive an inclusive transition to net zero
By Emily Morrison | 13 March 2024
Emily Morrison calls for a place-based approach to net zero transition, saying national policy is...
FINANCE
'Housing emergency' council calls for Whitehall action
By Mark Conrad | 12 March 2024
A council that recently declared a housing emergency has written to six Whitehall departments, ur...
COUNCIL TAX
Limited exemptions for empty homes powers
By Mark Conrad | 11 March 2024
Councils will face only a limited number of exemptions from new powers allowing them to levy high...
WHITEHALL
Right to Buy lobbying fails as Treasury ends temporary boost
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
The Treasury has confirmed councils will no longer keep 100% of Right to Buy (RTB) receipts after...
HOUSING
Cladding issue could be 'tip of iceberg'
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2024
Barnet LBC has warned fire safety issues with nearly 600 low-rise homes could be ‘just the tip of...
FINANCE
Daring to be bold
By Piali Das Gupta | 06 March 2024
The MJ’s series on building a new vision for local government, drawing from the 2007 Lyons Review...
WHITEHALL
Craig's call for asylum change
By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2024
Manchester City Council’s leader has urged Whitehall to implement ‘simple changes’ to asylum poli...
FINANCE
'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham
By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024
Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and ...
WHITEHALL
Call for Whitehall homelessness strategy after rough sleeping spike
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
London Councils has called for a cross-departmental strategy to reduce homelessness after Governm...
WHITEHALL
Government 'recognises' increased temporary accommodation demand
By Dan Peters | 29 February 2024
The Government has said it recognises the challenges local authorities face in responding to the ...
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Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
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