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BUSINESS

Edinburgh plans to build 8,000 affordable homes

10 November 2015

Edinburgh City Council is set to build 8,000 homes over the next decade in a bid to tackle a lack...

PLANNING

Ministers clash over housebuilding

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

The shadow cabinet minister for housing and planning has attacked the Conservatives’ plans for ho...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Councils' reserves to set up building firm

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 November 2015

Newcastle City Council is to set up its own trading company as three local authorities in Suffol...

WHITEHALL

Housing Bill 'a threat to local decision-making'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 November 2015

A former local government minister has described the Housing and Planning Bill as one of the most...

HOUSING

A roof over our heads

By Sandra Dinneen | 03 November 2015

Sandra Dinneen explains where the barrier to housing developments really lies.

HOUSING

Living the dream?

By David Walker | 03 November 2015

Migration is becoming a local issue more than ever, and as David Walker says, councils need more ...

HEALTH

Joint growth report highlights continued central-local gap

03 November 2015

Whitehall must tackle the cultural barriers between local and central government if cities in the...

FINANCE

On the straight and narrow

By Paul O'Brien | 03 November 2015

With councils facing tough times, Paul O'Brien explains why greater honesty and consistency would...

FINANCE

LGA calls for planning fees overhaul

By Sam Clayden | 03 November 2015

Council leaders have urged the Government to allow local authorities to set their own planning fees.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

In harmony over housing

By Sarah Lines | 30 October 2015

Sarah Lines explores how close ties between councils and housing associations can boost local app...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council