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FINANCE

Rave writings

27 September 2017

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

BUSINESS

Chorley's deputy chief executive retires after 20 years

27 September 2017

Chorley BC’s deputy chief executive has retired from the role.

PLANNING

Putting homes at the heart of the agenda for growth

By Derrick Ashley | 27 September 2017

For the first time Hertfordshire CC is in a position to see a complete picture of the county’s gr...

HEALTH

We need a structural debate on prosperity, housing and health

By Lawrence Conway | 27 September 2017

Lawrence Conway says the sector needs to expend its energies influencing and engaging national de...

FINANCE

No lift to borrowing cap hits councils' homebuilding plans

By Dan Peters | 27 September 2017

Ministers have refused to lift the cap on borrowing despite claims it would allow local authoriti...

FINANCE

Council defends plans to borrow £100m to fund £1bn regeneration project

By Hiba Mahamadi | 26 September 2017

Bolton MBC's leader has defended plans to borrow £100m to fund a £1bn regeneration project.

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 ...

WHITEHALL

Look long-term: Cut the benefit bill by investing in social housing

By Michael Burton | 20 September 2017

Michael Burton puts forward the case for the Government to remove the shackles on council housebu...

PLANNING

Councils will have to pick up pieces when music stops

By Paul Wheeler | 20 September 2017

Paul Wheeler says councils must start planning to fix the dysfunctional housing market.

PLANNING

Javid's top-to-bottom social housing review

By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has launched a green paper on social housing in the aftermath o...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council