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POLICY AND POLITICS

MPs call for 'effective sanctions' on B&B use councils

By Joe Lepper | 22 April 2026

Councils that repeatedly fail to end the use of bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation for familie...

REORGANISATION

LGR disruption offers long-term opportunity

By Caroline Compton-James | 16 April 2026

Councils understand the longterm benefits that reorganisation can unlock, and are also clear abou...

HOUSING

Basildon hit with lowest possible social housing grade

By William Eichler | 15 April 2026

Basildon BC has been awarded the lowest possible social housing grade after an inspection uncover...

REORGANISATION

Sussex: a warning, not an anomaly

By Samer Bagaeen | 15 April 2026

Samer Bagaeen argues it would be comforting to treat ‘paralysis’ on reorganisation in Sussex as a...

SERVICE DELIVERY

Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together

By Steve James | 14 April 2026

It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and co...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Homeless handed rising proportion of social housing

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2026

The proportion of social housing being allocated to homeless people has risen, according to data ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Become's Personal Adviser Programme helps young people find their voice

14 April 2026

Co-designed with care-experienced young people, PAs and managers of Leaving Care teams, Become’s ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens focus on housing as campaign launched

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2026

The Green Party has launched its 2026 local elections campaign with a focus on tackling the housi...

PLANNING

Building Safety Regulator launches improvement plan

By Paul Marinko | 10 April 2026

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced an improvement plan to speed up remediation wor...

HOUSING

New asylum housing inspection launched

By William Eichler | 10 April 2026

An inspection of how the Home Office engages with councils in the development of asylum accommoda...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer (Adults) - 37 Hours

£55,437 to £58,525 includes a market supplement of £8,256 per year

Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming... Apply for this job

Torbay Council

Development Management Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539

Lead one of the largest planning services in the country! Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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