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REORGANISATION
Stay focused on delivery
By Adam Hill | 15 September 2026
Adam Hill says that regardless of the final outcome of reorganisation, communities will judge councils on how effectively they prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.
HOUSING
Seizing a key opportunity to deliver affordable and social housing
By Vince Maple | 14 September 2026
Councils should be at the heart of delivery for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to be a...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Rayner insists she is 'not giving up' on 1.5 million homes target
By Dan Peters | 14 September 2026
Housing secretary Angela Rayner has admitted there is now only a ‘slim chance’ of meeting her 1.5...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Temporary accommodation inquiry launched by NAO
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2026
The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into the resilience of temporary accommod...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Beyond Manchester: Why place matters
By Simon Edwards | 10 September 2026
Simon Edwards explains why national policy must reflect the distinct realities of county councils.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Deadlock over December deadline
By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is bullish on enforcing a statutory dea...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform UK pledge to slash planning regulation to boost house building
By Paul Marinko | 07 September 2026
Reform UK has announced proposals to slash planning regulations and requirements following a pled...
HOUSING
Housing: Give councils the tools to act
By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2026
Councils need greater borrowing flexibility to tackle housing pressures, says Heather Jameson.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment
By Katie Johnston | 03 September 2026
Katie Johnston looks at unlocking place-based investment by giving local leaders greater capital ...
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 natio...
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...
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Principal Accountant
£48,738 to £51,928 per annum
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB) Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
Head of Head of Rent Service
£79,119 - £82,368
This leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of rent across the Housing Revenue Account Apply for this job
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