WHITEHALL

Ministers set to water down planning proposals

By Chris Mahony | 15 September 2021

Speculation is growing that ministers are preparing to water down their proposed planning reforms.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils call for more time to spend community renewal cash

15 September 2021

Council chiefs have called for more time to spend cash from the community renewal fund (CRF) afte...

HEALTH

Government fails to consult DPHs on winter plan

By Chris Mahony | 14 September 2021

Public health directors have hit out at a lack of engagement by the government in developing its ...

WHITEHALL

Councils prepare for legal battle with Home Office

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021

Seven authorities have launched proceedings against the Home Office over the asylum dispersal sch...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils ask for national support on climate change

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021

Councils have said they stand ready to take action to reduce carbon emissions, but require action...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up too focused on infrastructure, claims report

By Chris Mahony | 14 September 2021

Ministers’ ‘levelling up’ agenda is too focused on new infrastructure projects at the expense of ...

WHITEHALL

Pickles praises mayors during pandemic

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2021

Former local government secretary Eric Pickles has admitted he was a ‘late convert’ to the idea o...

HEALTH

PM spells out health and care rescue plan

07 September 2021

Boris Johnson’s plan to rescue health and social care will include an increased focus on preventi...

WHITEHALL

Coventry to take legal action over asylum

By Dan Peters | 07 September 2021

A council has been forced to take legal action over the Government’s use of hotels for asylum see...

WHITEHALL

Wait continues for resettlement scheme details

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2021

Key details of the new resettlement scheme for arriving Afghan refugees have still not been confi...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

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