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BUSINESS
Newcastle to consult on bringing housing in-house
By Mark Conrad | 25 July 2023
Newcastle City Council will consult on bringing its housing services back in-house.
WHITEHALL
Nutrient neutrality row goes to No10
By Dan Peters | 24 July 2023
Council leaders have used a Downing Street summit to urge No10 to break the deadlock in a dispute...
PLANNING
LGA expresses concern over planning reforms
By Martin Ford | 24 July 2023
The Government’s announcement of an extension to permitted development rights has come under fire.
BUSINESS RATES
Government heads off business rates review
By Martin Ford | 21 July 2023
A bid to secure a review of business rates in the House of Lords has failed.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to create Local Government White Paper
By Martin Ford | 20 July 2023
The Local Government Association (LGA) is to press ahead with plans for a sector White Paper.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Exploitation warning after Illegal Migration Bill becomes law
By Dan Peters | 20 July 2023
Unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) could be in danger of being exploited after the Ille...
PLANNING
Government concessions over infrastructure levy
By Martin Ford | 19 July 2023
The Government has offered concessions on its planned infrastructure levy in the face of oppositi...
WHITEHALL
Sector lobbies Sunak advisers over nutrient neutrality
By Dan Peters | 19 July 2023
Council leaders have used a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s special advisers to urge th...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Gove jibe is fine and Nandy
18 July 2023
The reshuffle rumours that have been surrounding the shadow cabinet for weeks have not gone unnot...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Planners struggling to mitigate climate change
By Mark Conrad | 18 July 2023
Lack of clarity over Whitehall policy is hindering the use of local planning regimes to tackle cl...
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Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
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