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PLANNING
Short-term lets to need planning permission
By Mark Whitehead | 13 April 2023
The Government has announced new rules to give communities greater control over short-term lets i...
FINANCE
'Significant doubt' over future of council-owned firm
By Martin Ford | 12 April 2023
An auditor has said ‘significant doubt’ hangs over the future of Knowsley MBC’s leisure firm.
HEALTH
It's time to formalise districts' health role
By Gill Kneller | 04 April 2023
When it comes to influencing the determinants of health, Gill Kneller believes districts are alre...
FINANCE
Tourism tax could raise nearly £430m for councils, study finds
By Mark Whitehead | 03 April 2023
More than £428m a year could be raised by imposing a £1-a-night levy on visitors staying in hotel...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023
The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...
COMMUNITIES
Public libraries: the local levelling up machines
By Diana Edmonds MBE | 14 March 2023
Public libraries have increased their support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis...
WHITEHALL
LGA-backed coalition in fresh plea for Government leisure support
By Dan Peters | 22 February 2023
A coalition including the Local Government Association (LGA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi ...
WHITEHALL
Call for 'real action' as Government sidelines parks group
By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023
A member of the Government’s sidelined parks action group (PAG) has called for ‘real action’ afte...
HEALTH
The UK's leisure centres must evolve in order to survive
By Jim Roberts | 07 February 2023
With current plans failing, we must deliver a new leisure model that prioritises local communitie...
PARISH COUNCILS
Local Councils have stepped up
By Rob Smith | 02 February 2023
Rob Smith sets out the main conclusions of a landmark report based on the Society of Local Counci...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
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In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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