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PLANNING
That Bill and the dead hand of centralism
By Ian Miller | 13 June 2023
Such new powers as councils are given are limited either on the face of the Levelling Up and Rege...
WHITEHALL
Boris urges Gove to 'accelerate' levelling up Bill
By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on local government secretary Michael Gove to ‘acc...
PLANNING
The Government should establish a Net Zero Delivery Authority
By Wera Hobhouse | 06 June 2023
The Government needs to unleash local authorities in the fight against the climate crisis, says L...
PLANNING
Design codes: what are they and why do they matter?
By Ruth Richardson | 04 June 2023
A design code is a set of requirements that provide parameters for the development of a site or a...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Water scarcity: an increasing barrier to building
By Natalie Brahma-Pearl | 30 May 2023
Natalie Brahma-Pearl says water scarcity is the latest issue created by the climate emergency and...
PLANNING
Questions over council land purchase proposals
By Martin Ford | 30 May 2023
Labour's proposed legislation would allow councils to buy land at agricultural values using compu...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Enfield urged to invest in planning
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...
FINANCE
Concern over community land auction plan
By Martin Ford | 19 May 2023
A scheme designed to put land value windfalls in council coffers has caused alarm in the House of...
WHITEHALL
Labour pledges to reinstate housing targets
By Dan Peters | 17 May 2023
A Labour Government would reinstate housebuilding targets after a Conservative U-turn brought pro...
ENVIRONMENT
The power of redevelopment
By Paul Martin | 16 May 2023
What can local authorities learn from the stunning redevelopment of Battersea Power Station? Paul...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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