Planning

By Paul Carter | 24 June 2020

Cllr Paul Carter sets out themes and critical actions identified in a new essay collection for a ...

Promote localism to save high streets, says updated Grimsey review

By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2020

Scrapping high street business rates and promoting localism alongside green spaces and fewer cars...

PLANNING

Jenrick will be judged on his weight with the Treasury

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2020

Planning approval is not the biggest issue for local government at this moment, says Heather Jame...

PLANNING

Building better after COVID

By John Perry | 17 June 2020

Councils’ finances and their ability to carry on building homes is being hampered by the pandemic...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick insists he followed rules in Westferry decision

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020

Under-fire communities secretary Robert Jenrick has insisted his decision to approve a controvers...

WHITEHALL

Council planning powers under threat

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2020

Planning powers could be shifted from local authorities to development corporations as part of an...

PLANNING

Call for investigation into 'unlawful' development approval

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick is facing demands for an investigation after his decisi...

PLANNING

How planners can use the cloud to tackle COVID-19

By Robin Barber | 06 May 2020

Robin Barber says council planners should be working with suppliers to understand how easily they...

PLANNING

The Planning Inspectorate – Will it win its technology race?

By Jasmine Ratta | 05 May 2020

COVID-19 is driving the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) to modernise, says Jasmine Ratta. She hopes ...

PLANNING

Mend the UK's broken land laws to fix housing

By Tony Murrell | 29 April 2020

Tony Murrell says many believe it’s time for legislation requiring landowners and developers to s...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council