HOUSING

Smarter spend will get Britain building again

By Stephen Muers | 13 March 2024

Stephen Muers says policymakers must ‘spend smarter’ to tackle the temporary housing crisis, and ...

PLANNING

Setting out the foundation of a long-term housing plan

By Simon Edwards | 13 March 2024

Over the coming weeks, CCN will outline a host of different reforms, from improving delivery of a...

HEALTH

Local government can drive an inclusive transition to net zero 

By Emily Morrison | 13 March 2024

Emily Morrison calls for a place-based approach to net zero transition, saying national policy is...

FINANCE

'Housing emergency' council calls for Whitehall action

By Mark Conrad | 12 March 2024

A council that recently declared a housing emergency has written to six Whitehall departments, ur...

COUNCIL TAX

Limited exemptions for empty homes powers

By Mark Conrad | 11 March 2024

Councils will face only a limited number of exemptions from new powers allowing them to levy high...

WHITEHALL

Right to Buy lobbying fails as Treasury ends temporary boost

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024

The Treasury has confirmed councils will no longer keep 100% of Right to Buy (RTB) receipts after...

HOUSING

Cladding issue could be 'tip of iceberg'

By Dan Peters | 06 March 2024

Barnet LBC has warned fire safety issues with nearly 600 low-rise homes could be ‘just the tip of...

FINANCE

Daring to be bold

By Piali Das Gupta | 06 March 2024

The MJ’s series on building a new vision for local government, drawing from the 2007 Lyons Review...

WHITEHALL

Craig's call for asylum change

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2024

Manchester City Council’s leader has urged Whitehall to implement ‘simple changes’ to asylum poli...

FINANCE

'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and ...

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Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving infrastructure major projects to success? Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council