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'One size fits all' rules for the Government when it comes to planning committees
PLANNING

'One size fits all' rules for the Government when it comes to planning committees

By Ian Miller | 20 April 2026

Setting 13 as the maximum size of planning committees might suit district councils, says Ian Miller. ‘But it means planning will be the preserve of only a small minority of councillors in unitary a...

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Citizen engagement: a new paradigm for local government

By Jason Lowther | 01 July 2025

Citizen engagement is sometimes treated as something at the margins of decision-making, but a new...

PARISH COUNCILS

The cap doesn't fit

By Justin Griggs | 05 June 2025

Capping some or all parish and town councils would seriously threaten their effectiveness and und...

PARISH COUNCILS

Breaking bullying's grip

By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2024

The acceleration of inappropriate behaviour in town and parish councils is leaving staff in fear ...

PARISH COUNCILS

Why not open up better channels with your parish colleagues in 2024?

By Mark Smith | 20 November 2023

The parish and principal council sectors need to work much better together to ensure the best pos...

PLANNING

Ensuring a plan comes together

By Justin Griggs | 13 November 2023

A genuine working partnership between central and local government is vital to the success of loc...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Thinking big and delivering locally

By Mark Smith | 08 November 2023

Chippenham Town Council may be a parish council, but is structured as and acts like a district or...

PARISH COUNCILS

The city of dreams

05 September 2023

‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.’

PARISH COUNCILS

A mixed bag in Yorkshire

26 July 2023

Considering his face is always covered, it’s one of life’s ironies that Count Binface is perhaps ...

PARISH COUNCILS

It is time to recognise clerks

By Rob Smith | 07 July 2023

Local Council Clerk Week is taking place from 10 to 14 July. Rob Smith says clerks are truly at t...

WHITEHALL

Parish poll sparks fresh modernisation call

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2023

Ministers have been urged to ‘modernise the archaic 40-year-old system’ of parish polls after wha...

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frederica-diamanta

Lead Delivery Manager

PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575.

Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough, with a rich history and diverse community. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Shared Planning Lawyer

Up to £68,506 pa

Premium jobAre you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload Apply for this job

Broxbourne Borough Council

Deputy Team Manager

£52,194 to £55,323 (inclusive of London Weighting)

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. Apply for this job

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