CLIMATE CHANGE

'Slow progress' threatens climate targets, says report

By Laura Sharman | 14 November 2022

‘Slow progress’ by the Government threatens attempts to hit national and local net zero and natur...

BUSINESS

Think-tank urges litter and fly-tipping crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2022

Councils should be required to use outsourced firms if they fail to enforce litter and fly-tippin...

WHITEHALL

President's warning over fiscal plan delay

By Chris Ames | 02 November 2022

The head of a council directors’ body has warned the delay to the chancellor’s fiscal plan will p...

ENVIRONMENT

Local leaders can be a port in a storm

By Ben Simcock | 02 November 2022

Between the mini-Budget, energy crisis, near daily policy changes and the cost of living (which h...

ENVIRONMENT

Not thinking pink

02 November 2022

Edinburgh City Council planners have clashed with a resident after threatening to fine her over t...

WHITEHALL

Gove hints investment zones may be scrapped

By Michael Burton | 31 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review ...

ENVIRONMENT

Fracking ban reintroduced

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

Rishi Sunak has slammed the door shut on the possibility of further fracking by reintroducing the...

BUSINESS

Four councils to move away from joint waste contract

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2022

Four councils that came together in a bid to provide improved and more cost-effective environment...

ENVIRONMENT

Taking the zero carbon road

By Neil Gibson | 28 September 2022

The Government-funded Live Labs 2 programme is a chance for local authorities to show they are tr...

WHITEHALL

Lack of insulation progress to cost billions, says LGA

By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2022

Slow progress in insulating homes will cost the Government at least £4.2bn over the next two year...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council