ENVIRONMENT

Leeds puts freeze on solar panel plans

By Jonathan Werran | 08 November 2011

Leeds City Council has frozen plans to give tenants free electricity in light of recent cuts to f...

ENVIRONMENT

Councils lack flood money and skills, NAO warns

By Nick Appleyard | 28 October 2011

Spending watchdog claims council funding for vital flood defences and technical skills are insuff...

ENVIRONMENT

Betts issues NPPF warning

By Dominic Browne | 27 October 2011

Lack of detail in Government’s controversial planning reforms preventing effective scrutiny by MP...

ENVIRONMENT

Minister praises cost-effective approach to environment

By James Evison | 26 October 2011

Cost-effective methods to tackle environmental issues at a local authority level praised by envir...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils warn residents of flood risk

By James Evison | 25 October 2011

Concern over the flooding risk in the East of the UK and parts of the north of England and Scotla...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clark hands LGA planning concession

By Mark Conrad | 21 October 2011

Smith Square claims ‘an important commitment’ secured from planning minister Greg Clark giving co...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clark sets final NPPF deadline

By James Evison | 20 October 2011

Greg Clark commits Government to issuing final version of National Planning Policy Framework befo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenkins slams NPPF as 'a charter for lawyers'

By Jonathan Werran | 19 October 2011

National Trust chairman, Sir Simon Jenkins, has warned MPs that language underpinning the controv...

BUSINESS

Getting the eco-most out of waste

By Jonathan Werran | 19 October 2011

Leeds City Council has awarded Veolia ES Aurora preferred bidder status for a contract to deliver...

ENVIRONMENT

On your bike in the Cycling City

By James Evison | 19 October 2011

James Evison rides with Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council, who jointly won t...

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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