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BUSINESS

Public sector borrowing continues to fall

By Michael Burton | 21 December 2017

Borrowing continues to fall while the reclassification of English housing associations’ debt from...

WHITEHALL

Councils win high-value home reprieve

By Dan Peters | 20 December 2017

Local authorities will not be forced to sell high-value council homes until at least April 2019 a...

HOUSING

Government's homelessness approach 'unacceptably complacent' - MPs

By William Eichler | 20 December 2017

A committee of MPs tasked with overseeing the Government’s accounts has launched a devastating at...

HOUSING

Councils not acting fast enough on homelessness, warns LGO

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 December 2017

Local authorities should not ‘wait until the last minute’ to help families in danger of becoming ...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Beecham launches scathing attack on Budget

By Mark Conrad | 05 December 2017

Former chair of the Local Government Association, Lord Beecham, has launched a scathing attack on...

HOUSING

Why landlord licensing schemes do not work

By Alan Ward | 04 December 2017

Alan Ward unveils evidence that he believes shows licensing schemes for private landlords fail to...

BUSINESS

Use CPO to build homes, chief execs told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 December 2017

Councils should issue compulsory purchase orders to build on land that has planning permission bu...

HOUSING

Prove success of devo deals before asking for more, warns chief executive

By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 November 2017

Local government should be careful of asking for too many devolution deals before they have prove...

HOUSING

'Toxic fake news' and 'Airbnb culture' impacting community cohesion

By Sam Clayden | 29 November 2017

Community cohesion efforts in the heart of London are being undermined by a surge of fake news, p...

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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