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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Future Forum Midlands: Councils call for backing to drive growth
By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024
Local authorities have a crucial role to play in the Government’s drive for economic growth – but...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Newham mayor 'deeply concerned' by airport expansion
By William Eichler | 21 August 2024
Newham LBC’s mayor said she was ‘deeply concerned’ after ministers overruled the council to appro...
PLANNING
Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit
By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024
A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...
HOUSING
Appetite for construction
By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2024
Jonathan Werran ponders whether the Labour Government’s headline-grabbing housebuilding proposals...
ENVIRONMENT
Planning, planet and participation
By Graham Duxbury | 26 July 2024
Graham Duxbury explains why the new Government needs to put people and nature at the heart of its...
FINANCE
LGPS reform could unlock £40bn of infrastructure investment
By William Eichler | 24 July 2024
Reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) could unlock £40bn of investment for infrast...
PLANNING
Planning for human welfare
By Sarah Longlands | 24 July 2024
Sarah Longlands warns that simply cranking the planning dial further towards market liberalisatio...
KING'S SPEECH
Green shoots?
By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024
Planning and devolution were two of the key themes of last week’s King’s Speech, with a host of B...
PFI
PFI troubles ahead
By Caroline Mostowfi | 16 July 2024
Caroline Mostowfi outlines the challenges of Private Finance Initiative expiry and why it is time...
PLANNING
Government go-ahead for solar farms in face of opposition
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2024
Ministers have green-lighted three large-scale solar farms in the face of local opposition, havin...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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