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ENVIRONMENT

Outrage over move to shift planning controls

By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012

The chairman of an influential Commons committee has slammed government proposals to remove plan...

ENVIRONMENT

Taylor made for job

17 October 2012

Lord Taylor of Goss Moor, has been asked to lead a government review to streamline 6,000 pages of...

ENVIRONMENT

District EHOs prove their metal

By Michael Burton | 16 October 2012

Michael Burton reports on how a rural district council has become a pioneer in tackling the natio...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils call for planning reforms to be scrapped

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2012

LGA calls on Government to scrap moves to relax the planning system, amid fears of 'unslightly' d...

ENVIRONMENT

Exclusive: More councils switch on to discounted energy scheme

By Thomas Bridge | 11 October 2012

Local government to establish biggest collective energy-switching venture, with up to 26 councils...

WHITEHALL

Pickles acts to halt traveller sites

By Dominic Browne | 08 October 2012

Councils will receive new powers to impose unlimited fines on 'those who ignore planning rules an...

ENVIRONMENT

Planning shift at MK

03 October 2012

Milton Keynes Council will be handed full planning control of its borough for the first time sinc...

ENVIRONMENT

Oldham's collective energy-switching campaign is third biggest

03 October 2012

Oldham MBC will launch the third-largest collective energy-switching campaign today.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate advice clouds the issue

By Stephen Cirell | 03 October 2012

The Government has recognised councils must play a role in cutting carbon emissions but guidance ...

BUSINESS

Biffa in bank takeover rumour

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 October 2012

Local government waste contractor Biffa reportedly facing bank-led takeover due to crippling debts.

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Governance - WMF2201e

£56,883 - £59,198

A great opportunity has arisen in our head office in the beautiful market town of Kendal in Cumbria Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Digital Design Officer - WMF2193e

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We’re excited to announce a range of new opportunities across all areas of our Digital Innovation Team. Apply for this job

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