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PLANNING
We need a level playing field between councils and developers
By Cllr John Fuller | 20 March 2018
The Government’s recent launch of its revised strategy to tackle the housing crisis was well repo...
HOUSING
White Van Man on ... the housing shortage
13 March 2018
I’m no leftie but this housing crisis is turning me into one.
WHITEHALL
Hammond offers little respite for council finances
By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2018
Council finances were offered little respite in chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement.
BUSINESS
Possible penalties for rogue developers
By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 March 2018
Local authorities may be given powers to impose financial penalties on developers who renege on p...
BUSINESS
Havering selects Wates for £1bn scheme
By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 March 2018
Havering LBC has announced construction firm Wates as its joint venture partner in a regeneration...
ENVIRONMENT
Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success
By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018
Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...
PLANNING
There is a shortage of construction expertise in local government
By Karen Cooksley | 09 March 2018
If we are to get the right homes in the right places, we need councils to have the right people i...
HOUSING
The governance of housing associations is opaque and resistant to public opinion
By Paul Wheeler | 07 March 2018
As councils have been written out of the script, Paul Wheeler looks at how housing associations h...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils need skills as well as cash to boost housing
By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2018
Despite the initial rhetoric around ‘nimby’ councils’ planning decisions, Theresa May’s housing a...
FINANCE
MHCLG to recoup £350m unspent cash
By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will retain almost half of the ...
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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