WELFARE

Councils better placed to deliver welfare than DWP, leaders claim

By Martin Ford | 26 April 2023

Sector representatives were brought before the Work and Pensions Committee to hear their experien...

WHITEHALL

Warning against 'knee-jerk reaction' over Oflog plans

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Heather Jameson | 25 April 2023

Local government finance expert Rob Whiteman has urged the sector to ‘not be defensive’ as minist...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Stand up for your rights

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2023

The downfall of Dominic Raab should give senior council officers reason to revisit their own rule...

SOLACE

Lessons on leadership and governance

By Professor Catherine Staite | 18 April 2023

Paul Dossett and Professor Catherine Staite consider what can be learned from the varied and comp...

BUSINESS

Fresh doubts over bonds agency future

By Mark Conrad | 17 April 2023

Concerns over the reliance on Local Government Association (LGA) finance and lack of activity hav...

PLANNING

Planning officers 'unsupported' following reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 14 April 2023

A lack of preparation during reorganisation left West Northamptonshire Council’s planning departm...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023

An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing

By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023

Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We need a new Audit Commission

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 12 April 2023

The Mark II version of the Audit Commission should look very different to the first time around. ...

BUSINESS

Closure for LGA's commercial joint ventures vehicle

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The vehicle for commercial joint ventures for the Local Government Association (LGA) has applied ...

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Assistant Director of Planning

£79,930 to £92,563 per annum (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting)

Dacorum Borough Council is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and forward-thinking community. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

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Dacorum Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Planning

£79,930 to £92,563 per annum (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting)

Dacorum Borough Council is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and forward-thinking community. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council