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WHITEHALL

Shelter calls for legal loophole closure

By William Eichler | 28 September 2017

A legal loophole has allowed big developers in Kensington and Chelsea to avoid building more than...

WELFARE

Welfare policy undermining councils fight against homelessness

By Hiba Mahamadi | 21 September 2017

The Government’s welfare policy is preventing councils from effectively tackling homelessness, a ...

FINANCE

London: it's a tale of two cities

By Teresa O’Neill | 20 September 2017

London is not just Parliament or City Hall. The capital’s 33 boroughs all have very different nee...

DCLG

DCLG 'light-touch' fuels homeless rise

By Sam Clayden | 13 September 2017

Soaring homelessness levels have been described as a ‘national scandal’ after auditors warned min...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Fresh calls made for overhaul of children's services

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

An expert has called for a comprehensive shakeup of children’s services amid fears councils will ...

LEGAL

Councils urged to review homelessness procedures

By William Eichler | 17 August 2017

Councils have been urged to ensure their homelessness procedures are ‘fit for purpose’ after faul...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Homelessness predicted to rocket

By Laura Sharman | 10 August 2017

Rough sleeping has been predicted to rocket by 76% in the next 10 years, according to new analysi...

WHITEHALL

Rental boost revealed as homelessness rises

By Dan Peters | 03 August 2017

The Government has announced further plans to boost the private rental sector and tackle affordab...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Simply ravin'

02 August 2017

You know it’s the summer silly season when the annual surge in ‘loony council’ stories hit the ta...

HOUSING

Opening new doors

By Beatrice Cingtho-Taylor | 26 July 2017

Managing demand for homelessness services is a growing issue for local authorities. Havering has ...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council