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WHITEHALL
Counting the pennies to 2020
By Cllr Ian Parry | 17 August 2016
Every local authority is now considering the complex implications of planning for the abolition o...
PLANNING
White Van Man on . . . planning
17 August 2016
The reasons why building plans get bogged down in the bowels of town hall bureaucracy is ‘cos wha...
WHITEHALL
We need more flexibility on planning
By Cllr Neil Clarke | 16 August 2016
It is important that the performance of councils in approving planning permissions is considered...
MANAGEMENT
Second careers for public sector managers
By Blair McPherson | 15 August 2016
What type of second career do years of public service equip you for, asks Blair McPherson.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Deprived areas suffering from 'double disconnect', says JRF
By Heather Jameson | 15 August 2016
A total of 524 areas in the UK are suffering from ‘double disconnection’ - they are not well conn...
FINANCE
Planning delays 'not the biggest barrier' to housebuilding
By Sam Clayden | 15 August 2016
Council leaders have denied that planning delays are the biggest barrier to tackling the housing ...
SOCIAL CARE
Retiring into poverty?
By Janet Morrison | 11 August 2016
Janet Morrison says a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation provides insight into the impact...
FINANCE
Councils call for overhaul of Right to Buy rules
By Thomas Bridge | 11 August 2016
Council leaders have called for ‘urgent’ reform of Right to Buy after figures revealed homes buil...
BUSINESS
Extra £60m fraud could be detected in London
By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016
Up to £60m a year could be saved by the new London Counter Fraud Hub, data compiled by the Charte...
WHITEHALL
Lyons urges councils to tackle housing crisis
By Jamie Hailstone | 02 August 2016
A former chair of the Audit Commission has urged local authorities to take centre stage in tackli...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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