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PLANNING
Is the 'stick'-led approach in planning reform the best strategy?
By Ben Standing | 23 December 2024
New planning rules feature a heavy presumption in favour of development, but Ben Standing argues ...
HOUSING
New Towns: A checklist for development and delivery
By Katja Stille | 23 December 2024
Katja Stille looks at how New Towns can effectively support local authority housing delivery.
PLACE-MAKING
Rallying for a more balanced Britain
By Susan Jarvis | 20 December 2024
The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester’s ambition for the two city regions to work more closely t...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Liverpool City Council ready to take a leading role as the world gears up for net zero
By Cllr Liam Robinson | 11 November 2024
As world leaders begin converging on Baku in Azerbaijan this week for COP29, Liverpool City Counc...
MAYORS
Metro mayors see potential tensions ahead
By Andrew Carter | 11 October 2024
Andrew Carter says we will only have to wait until later this autumn to find out exactly how far ...
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...
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...
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Chief Officer Place
£129,606
This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place... Apply for this job
Chief Officer for Inclusive Growth
Grade: Director Level 2
Premium jobHelp shape the future of Wigan Borough At Wigan Council, we believe that growth only matters when everyone has the opportunity to benefit from it. Apply for this job
Disability Home Improvement Service Manager
£71 181 - £74 802
We are looking for a proven leader with significant experience managing customer-focused housing, adaptation, or home improvement services. Apply for this job
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