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POLICY AND POLITICS
MHCLG blow as councils' housebuilding expansion comes to a halt
By By Neil Merrick | 10 December 2025
A surge in housebuilding by councils is expected to grind to a halt – threatening the Government’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2029.
HOUSING
Labour conference: Reed reveals 12 new town sites
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2025
Housing secretary Steve Reed has revealed the location of 12 new towns as part of his pledge to ‘...
HOUSEBUILDING
Building Safety Regulator 'distraction' risk
By Martin Ford | 02 September 2025
The beleaguered Building Safety Regulator has faced warnings not to be sidetracked by changes in ...
POLITICS
Pennycook: Resident resistance won't stop new towns
By Izzy Lepone | 21 July 2025
New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, the housing and planning mini...
HOUSEBUILDING
Rayner to form 'army' of mayors
By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has said mayors will form the vanguard of an ‘army to take on...
PLANNING
The grey belt and its development potential
By Andrew Milsom | 23 October 2024
Andrew Milsom explores the grey belt and its implications for local government.
PLANNING
Building consensus, not just houses
By Imran Hashmi | 21 October 2024
Imran Hashmi of New Local explains why forging a consensual approach to planning begins with empo...
REGENERATION
The MJ Regeneration supplement September 2024
20 September 2024
How will the new Government hit its housing targets? Plus much more
HOUSING
Call to end 'ministerial churn' to improve housing delivery
By Martin Ford | 30 August 2024
A call has been made for an end to ‘ministerial churn’ to improve housing delivery.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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