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FINANCE

We can be the solution, not the problem

By Archie Dryburgh | 04 October 2017

As the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ meets for its Annual Conference in Crieff this w...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils must show how local change can offer solutions that Whitehall cannot

By Ben Page | 04 October 2017

As party conferences conclude for another year, Ben Page surveys the political opinions of the na...

DCLG

Housing is the Achilles Heel of the Conservatives

By Michael Burton | 04 October 2017

Michael Burton argues the Government should take the radical step of unleashing local authorities...

LONDON COUNCILS

Homelessness strategy needs urgent repair

By Sir Steve Bullock | 04 October 2017

Ahead of the London Councils Summit in November, Sir Steve Bullock outlines the capital’s homeles...

HOUSING

Six in 10 want authorities to keep powers to inspect buildings

By Hiba Mahamadi | 04 October 2017

Nearly six out of 10 people want councils to retain the power to inspect buildings and hold landl...

PLANNING

Housing is a national priority - don't discourage districts

By Cllr John Fuller | 04 October 2017

Cllr John Fuller makes an impassioned plea to the Government not to reduce the new homes bonus, w...

WHITEHALL

Javid: Conservatives must tackle housing

By Michael Burton | 03 October 2017

Lack of housing is the biggest domestic issue facing the Conservatives, communities secretary Saj...

HOUSING

Grenfell council to dismantle tenant management organisation

By Hiba Mahamadi | 28 September 2017

Kensington & Chelsea RLBC has decided to terminate its contract with the arms-length organisation...

FINANCE

Government has to recognise the extraordinary challenges councils face

By John O’Brien | 27 September 2017

John O'Brien looks ahead to the Autumn Budget, warning the pressures feel extraordinary.

FINANCE

Rave writings

27 September 2017

Councils are blamed for all sorts of things – from the state of the roads to approving controvers...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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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