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WHITEHALL

Bid to give local plans primacy over national policies resisted

By Paul Marinko | 28 March 2023

The Government has resisted efforts in the House of Lords to give local planning proposals primac...

LEGISLATION

May the 4th be with you

By Peter Stanyon | 07 March 2023

As 4 May looms, councils are heads down in preparation for the implementation of voter ID. But th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Neglect and the perfect storm

By Jo Porter | 07 March 2023

Assessing the care given to a child against the yardstick of a ‘reasonable parent’ involves consi...

LEGISLATION

The polling unknowns

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2023

The greatest fear of critics is that rather than achieving the stated aim of promoting more trust...

WHITEHALL

Gove: Devolution will fuel post-Brexit renewal

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his long-term commitment to devolving powers t...

WHITEHALL

Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023

Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...

BUSINESS

Former minister in affordable housing push

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2023

Thousands of new affordable homes could be created under a Bill that would hand councils more con...

LEGISLATION

Government rejects levelling up mission on child poverty

21 February 2023

A Lords’ amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill requiring a clear mission on child p...

PLANNING

Fighting for freedom

By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

LEGISLATION

MJ Housing: Ready for regulation

By Kate Dodsworth | 15 February 2023

As new legislation heralds greater power for housing regulation, Kate Dodsworth suggests councils...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council