PLANNING

More powers needed to unlock land for housing - LGA

By Hiba Mahamadi | 16 February 2018

Councils should be allowed to charge developers full council tax where land is left after securin...

WHITEHALL

Javid says he needs 'stronger case' on HRA

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has urged the sector to use headroom in the Housing Revenu...

PLANNING

Councils and housing associations collaborating: More than the sum of their parts

By Lucy Terry | 06 February 2018

A joint venture between Gateshead Council and a housing association is a prime example of why the...

PLANNING

How do we properly measure the social impact of planning decisions?

By Colin Crooks | 25 January 2018

We need to work together to construct a tool to measure the impact of developments on communities...

PLANNING

Councils call for permitted development rules to be scrapped

By Laura Sharman | 18 January 2018

Nearly one in 10 homes built over the last two years was converted from an office, new analysis h...

WHITEHALL

Planning fee increase comes into force

By Dan Peters | 17 January 2018

A 20% increase in planning fees has finally come into force – six months after the Government’s i...

PLANNING

Whitehall announces panel to investigate slow rate of housebuilding

By William Eichler | 15 January 2018

The Government has unveiled the panel of experts who will review the gap between the number of pl...

PLANNING

Devon councils consider sharing some planning functions

By Laura Sharman | 09 January 2018

Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council are considering joining forces to deliver planning servi...

WHITEHALL

Homes under the Hammond

By Jonathan Werran | 23 November 2017

Head of news and events for think-tank Localis, Jonathan Werran, looks at what the Budget means f...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Housing Revenue Account cap lifted for some

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2017

The Housing Revenue Account cap will be lifted for councils in ‘high-demand areas’ and stamp duty...

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council