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HOUSING

Warnings over exemption from standards for asylum housing

By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2024

Exempting asylum accommodation from “Awaab’s Law” risks more deaths due to poor housing condition...

PLANNING

Restrictive covenants: Look before you leap

By Ayesha Khalique | 23 January 2024

Local authorities dealing with development land must carry out thorough title due diligence and f...

HEALTH

Ombudsman calls for Royal Commission for social housing

By William Eichler | 23 January 2024

The Housing Ombudsman has called for the establishment of a Royal Commission to deliver a long-te...

ENVIRONMENT

Expanding Oflog's vision

By Jack Shaw | 22 January 2024

Jack Shaw says the Office for Local Government needs to go further than its current long-term vis...

PLANNING

Planning delays 'major barrier to growth', say house builders

By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024

Delays in securing planning permission are stifling growth for major house builders, a new report...

HOUSING

MPs demand action on 'catastrophic' impact of poor housing on health

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

Campaigners are urging the Government to take immediate action to protect tenants whose health is...

WHITEHALL

Exempting asylum housing from Awaab's Law branded 'unacceptable'

By Mark Conrad | 18 January 2024

Charities have described as ‘unacceptable’ Government plans to exempt asylum accommodation from ‘...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cities find their future

By Cllr John Merry | 15 January 2024

Cllr John Merry looks back at Key Cities’ successes and considers what he would like the network ...

LEGISLATION

It's the era of the ALMO

By Eamon McGoldrick | 15 January 2024

Far from becoming extinct, arm’s-length housing management organisations offer better performance...

WELFARE

Welcome homes

By John Glenton | 15 January 2024

John Glenton considers how councils should spend on homelessness prevention grants to support fam...

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frederica-diamanta

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

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

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