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PLANNING
Lessons we have learned from last week's elections
By Heather Jameson | 11 May 2023
There are a few lessons from this year’s local elections, says Heather Jameson: 'There is no room...
FINANCE
LGA warns planning fees hike is no panacea
By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023
Increasing planning fees across the board will not fix problems in the system, the Government has...
PLANNING
Compulsory purchase changes a 'slippery slope'
By Martin Ford | 04 May 2023
A row has broken out in the House of Lords over proposed changes to compulsory purchase orders (C...
WHITEHALL
Government's planning proposals will 'erode local democracy'
By Paul Marinko | 01 May 2023
A new poll has revealed 82% of councillors believe Government proposals for National Development ...
WHITEHALL
Council launches judicial review over asylum plan
By Mark Conrad | 28 April 2023
West Lindsey DC has launched judicial review proceedings against Home Office plans to house asylu...
PLANNING
Miranda's going green
25 April 2023
Edinburgh’s ‘Pink Door Woman’ lost her battle with council bureaucrats who ruled her front door w...
PLANNING
'Gargantuan hole' in Government housebuilding approach, MP suggests
By Martin Ford | 25 April 2023
The Government’s U-turn on housebuilding targets has brought production of local plans to a halt,...
PLANNING
Lords call for further funding for planning
By Martin Ford | 25 April 2023
Ministers have resisted pressure from peers to increase resourcing for councils despite the plann...
PLANNING
Council leaders defend planning system
By Mark Whitehead | 24 April 2023
Council leaders have hit back at a claim that local planning systems are preventing tens of thous...
PLANNING
Planning system 'holding back' major infrastructure projects
By Martin Ford | 19 April 2023
The planning system is holding back the building of major infrastructure projects, according to a...
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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
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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