POLICY AND POLITICS

Lessons from Canada

By Piali Das Gupta | 29 April 2025

Piali Das Gupta looks across the pond to find out what we can learn about funding local government.

PLANNING

Call for caution over land value capture reform

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2025

Experts have urged against wholesale reform of developer contributions despite the flaws within t...

HOUSING

Communities will judge us on the number of homes built

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 April 2025

If councils are given teeth to prevent land-banking and slow build-out rates they can help ensure...

PLANNING

Councils click into the future of planning

22 April 2025

Planning in 2025 is no longer business as usual. The pace is faster, the demands are higher, and ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Watchdog gives go ahead to regional energy strategies

By Emily Twinch | 07 April 2025

Utilities watchdog Ofgem has given the go ahead for regions to draw up energy strategies that wil...

PLANNING

New towns: Practical strategies for success

By Patrick Clarke | 01 April 2025

Patrick Clarke explores the approach local authorities will need to take to create viable new tow...

FINANCE

Raising revenue the coastal way

By Anthony Rogers | 24 March 2025

Lake Pier has a long and important history, and BCP Council used the Community Infrastructure Lev...

PLANNING

Planning a clearer path

By Duncan Flynn | 18 March 2025

Duncan Flynn looks at what the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will do for economic growth, and ...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors call for 'further and faster' devolution

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025

Mayors in the north of England are demanding the Government goes ‘further and faster’ with devolu...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Shadow minister: levelling up 'would take decades'

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025

The last Conservative government failed to articulate the long-term nature of its levelling up po...

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Director of People

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Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council