New housing targets – an opportunity to build a stronger bus network?
HOUSING

New housing targets – an opportunity to build a stronger bus network?

By Rebecka Steven | 04 October 2024

As the drive for more housing quickens, the public transport implications of where they are built must be considered from the beginning, says Rebecka Steven

FINANCE

Economist floats payroll tax idea

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

The UK could introduce a hypothecated payroll tax like in France, a former adviser to a series of...

TRANSPORT

Bus franchising not the answer for counties

By Simon Edwards | 30 September 2024

Like buses, you wait ages for reforms to come along – and then two arrive together, writes Simon ...

TRANSPORT

Council in border checks warning

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2024

Kent CC has warned the risks of ‘extremely serious delays’ due to new EU border checks have not a...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reviving councils' dormant powers

By David Williams | 12 September 2024

David Williams looks at how councils’ positive Victorian legacy has been curbed and sets out a ma...

DEVOLUTION

Beefing up the sub-regions

By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2024

Devolution is entering a significant new phase, says Luke Raikes. He sets out the immediate chall...

REGENERATION

A mighty metamorphosis

23 July 2024

Five years into an innovative partnership committed to making the town centre the most sustainabl...

KING'S SPEECH

King's Speech: Local leaders can take control of bus services

By Chris Ames | 17 July 2024

The King has confirmed the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus services mo...

TRANSPORT

Transport Solent loses largest contributor

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2024

Hampshire CC has confirmed it is to pull out of a regional transport group in a cost-cutting meas...

HIGHWAYS

Lib Dem £300m pothole pledge 'won't scratch the surface'

By William Eichler | 20 June 2024

The Lib Dems have committed to spending £300m over the next Parliament to fill 1.2 million pothol...

EDUCATION

Levelling up progress 'glacial', think-tank says

By William Eichler | 19 June 2024

Progress on levelling up in England has been ‘glacial’ and – according to some metrics – inequali...

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Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

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Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

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Birmingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council