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HOUSING
Calls to ease borrowing restrictions in wake of homes buying blitz
By By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2026
Councils are demanding the Government ease borrowing restrictions to help them confront the nation’s housing crisis.
HOUSING
Councils bulk buying housing from developers to ease pressures
By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2026
With the housing market stalled, councils are bulk buying homes intended for private sale at huge...
HOUSING
Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost
By William Eichler | 26 August 2026
The Government’s funding boost for housebuilding has split the sector, with rural councils hittin...
HOUSING
Housing firm faces enforcement after councils halt payments
By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026
A housing watchdog is threatening enforcement action against a provider after eight councils halt...
SOCIAL HOUSING
Building digital foundations for social housing
By Lord Chris Holmes | 10 July 2026
Lord Chris Holmes looks at how AI and digital infrastructure can help social housing deliver safe...
HOUSING
The net zero realist
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...
FINANCE
Scottish councils funding falling short
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Funding for Scottish councils is failing to keep pace with rising costs and demand according to t...
SOCIAL HOUSING
Using below-market land disposals to accelerate social housing
By Mark Cook | 09 June 2026
Councils have greater flexibility to dispose of land for affordable housing than often assumed, b...
REGENERATION
Regeneration: The next decade of local energy leadership
By Andrew Spencer | 13 May 2026
Warm, efficient homes are no longer a niche housing or fuel poverty issue; they are becoming a de...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Right to Buy reforms confirmed
By William Eichler | 28 April 2026
Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reduc...
HOUSING
Lessons from consumer regulation
By Catherine Little | 23 April 2026
Catherine Little looks at what can be gleaned from the Regulator of Social Housing’s inspections ...
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Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
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To succeed, you’ll already have an impressive and comprehensive track record of effectiveness, with particular experience in service improvement Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
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As our new Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering digital transformation across the council and beyond. Apply for this job
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The council is now looking for a social work qualified Director of Adult Social Care Apply for this job
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