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Tensions rise over out of area placements
HOUSING

Tensions rise over out of area placements

By Paul Marinko | 14 January 2026

Council relations have strained over housing placements, with some authorities accused of ‘cleansing themselves’ of challenges and ‘exporting’ ‘more complex’ cases outside their area.

HOUSING

Housing targets could be reduced for new town areas

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2026

The Government has indicated councils’ housing targets could be reduced if planned new towns are ...

SAFETY

Birmingham faces MP criticism surrounding football fan ban

By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2026

MPs have accused Birmingham City Council of providing a ‘biased picture’ surrounding the decision...

HOUSING

Housing approvals drop in final quarter of 2025

By Paul Marinko | 06 January 2026

New data has revealed the number of housing projects granted approval dropped by 17% in the last ...

REORGANISATION

Scrooge Says: Bah Humbug to Local Elections

By Colin Copus | 22 December 2025

Labour said nothing about LGR in its manifesto and, as well as moving to create 'huge' new unitar...

DEVOLUTION

Swindon joins Thames Valley devolution bid

By Paul Marinko | 19 December 2025

Councils across the Thames Valley have formally submitted an expression of interest to government...

NET ZERO

Whitehall sets up virtual meetings to clarify councils' net zero roles

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 19 December 2025

Whitehall has formed a virtual working group with local government officers to provide ‘clarity’ ...

HOUSING

Lords committee urges Government to hand council BSR responsibility

By Paul Marinko | 11 December 2025

The Government has been urged to hand some Building Safety Regulator (BSR) responsibilities to co...

HEALTH

Future Forum North: NHS Confederation chief says ICBs 'doomed' without thinking change

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2025

The chief executive of NHS Confederation has said Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are ‘doomed’ unle...

PROCUREMENT

Future Forum North: Councils urged to take 'grown up' approach to partnership boundaries

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2025

Councils have been urged to take a ‘grown up’ approach and ‘lean into’ the boundaries that work f...

INTERVENTION

EXCLUSIVE: Tower Hamlets improving but risk of 'optimism bias'

By Paul Marinko | 04 December 2025

Tower Hamlets LBC has improved and continues to show ‘strong financial management’ but a tendency...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

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You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

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