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HUMAN RESOURCES

District leaders welcome proposed planning fee boost

By William Eichler | 01 March 2023

District council leaders have welcomed a proposal that could increase planning fees to help over-...

PLANNING

Counties' infrastructure funding faces cuts, report claims

By Mark Whitehead | 28 February 2023

Funding for infrastructure in county areas could be cut under new planning reforms, council leade...

WHITEHALL

The problem with over-reach

By Patrick Diamond | 21 February 2023

Patrick Diamond examines the continuing dysfunctionality at the centre that is holding back Engli...

CLIMATE CHANGE

A call for parity at the UK's edges

By Cllr Linda Taylor | 21 February 2023

Cllr Linda Taylor says the Government’s renewed enthusiasm for levelling up is a reset moment for...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government in the Land of the Long White Cloud

By Alex Parmley | 15 February 2023

Alex Parmley offers a leadership perspective from a district council in New Zealand, where local ...

PLANNING

Concerns over future housing supply

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2023

Experts have shared doubts over the Government’s approach to planning reform.

PLANNING

Levelling up Bill heads to Lords

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2022

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will head to the House of Lords after weeks of haggling be...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Funding request to rescue inflation-hit City Deal

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2022

Derry City & Strabane DC is to request more funding to back its £250m City Deal as inflation thre...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The future remains bright for investment zones

By Kate Willard | 29 November 2022

Whitehall connectivity and creativity to overcome policy barriers will be more valuable for inves...

PLANNING

County threatens districts with legal action

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2022

A county council has threatened legal action against district authorities over funding for infras...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Highways, Streetscene and Waste

£102,522 – £117,672 per annum

Kirklees is a place of character and contrast. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Corporate Director - Adult Social Care and Health

£Competitive

A career-defining role with a package to match Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Director, Frontline Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff is a vibrant and diverse city, and one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. Apply for this job

Cardiff Council