ENVIRONMENT

Ministers back remote working during Olympics

By Nick Appleyard | 04 August 2011

Ministers joined forces this week to promote remote working during the 2012 Olympic Games.

ENVIRONMENT

Planning reforms 'could make congestion worse'

By Nick Appleyard | 03 August 2011

Ministers risk exacerbating traffic congestion in town centres through their recently-announced p...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Renewable energy on street columns

03 August 2011

Stephen Cirell looks at the feasibility of fixing wind turbines to council-run street furniture.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building a legacy of skills

02 August 2011

Dr David Mosey, co-author of new guidance, explains the benefits of a ‘client-based approach’ to ...

ENVIRONMENT

No appetite for eviction threshold say experts

By Luke Barras-Hill | 29 July 2011

Experts have questioned whether Grant Shapps’ plans for a five-year eviction threshold for tenant...

ENVIRONMENT

No 'unwanted surprises' for greenbelt land, LGA argues

By Luke Barras-Hill | 27 July 2011

Council leaders have rebutted concerns raised by an environmental group over the Government’s dra...

ENVIRONMENT

Government unveils a draft Planning Policy Framework for future growth

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2011

The National Planning Policy Framework cuts the existing 1,000 pages of policy down to just a 52-...

ENVIRONMENT

Localism plans could put English Heritage under pressure

By Jamie Hailstone | 13 July 2011

Plans to scrap regional spatial strategies could put organisations under pressure.

BUSINESS

Why insourcing is looking up

12 July 2011

Councils are set to bring services back in-house. Heather Wakefield and Paul O’Brien assess lates...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Can localism survive national infrastructure projects?

12 July 2011

Alan Goodrum and Cllr Martin Tett wonder how far localism should impact on national infrastructur...

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Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

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