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ENVIRONMENT
Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success
By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018
Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...
PLANNING
There is a shortage of construction expertise in local government
By Karen Cooksley | 09 March 2018
If we are to get the right homes in the right places, we need councils to have the right people i...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils need skills as well as cash to boost housing
By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2018
Despite the initial rhetoric around ‘nimby’ councils’ planning decisions, Theresa May’s housing a...
WHITEHALL
LGA criticises May's land banking crackdown
By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018
Government plans to tackle the housing shortage by ending land banking are not enough and should ...
PLANNING
Write strategic planning back into the system
By John Wood | 20 February 2018
John Wood outlines how he believes counties can do more to exploit their strengths in housing del...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils told to improve strategic planning
By Mark Conrad | 19 February 2018
Cherwell and South Northamptonshire DCs have been told they must improve strategic planning as th...
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...
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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
Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)
£54,703 - £60,044
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job
Deputy Social Care Manager
£52,413 - £54,495 per annum
Are you looking for your next step in your Social Work management career? Apply for this job
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