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PLANNING

Scrapping permitted development will lead to better quality housing schemes

By Jason Brock | 25 March 2019

Senior researcher at the Fabian Society Jason Brock argues that a broken planning system is harmi...

WHITEHALL

Spending Review launch dependent on securing Brexit deal

By Laura Sharman | 13 March 2019

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he plans to launch a full three-year Spending Review befo...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Tees Valley prepares for take off

By Ben Houchen | 13 March 2019

Mayor of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Ben Houchen says bringing the local airport back into...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Stronger Towns Fund is not the right solution to a complex problem

By Judith Blake | 11 March 2019

The Stronger Towns Fund is not the response we need to a complex and nuanced problem, says chair ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

We are making the case to Honda to keep investment in Swindon

05 March 2019

Council leader David Renard is part of a taskforce set up after Honda's announcement that it plan...

PLANNING

Planners in growth and infrastructure warning

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2019

Large-scale infrastructure projects and construction-led economic growth in Scotland are at risk ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A 'one bid per council' approach to high streets cash holds back collaboration

By Allen Graham | 13 February 2019

Allen Graham understands that bids for the Government's planned £675m future high streets fund wi...

FINANCE

Tees Valley mayor seeks backing for £40m airport bid

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2019

The Mayor of Tees Valley has launched a campaign to garner support for his proposed £40m purchase...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The introduction of Tourism Tax in the UK – what could it mean for local councils?

14 December 2018

Councils across the UK will need to ensure any tourism taxes they propose maintain their competit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Let's develop a Team Midlands approach

By Simon Dale | 03 December 2018

For years the regions looked at the success of Greater Manchester as a benchmark, but in a short...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council