Title

PLANNING

That Bill and the dead hand of centralism

By Ian Miller | 13 June 2023

Such new powers as councils are given are limited either on the face of the Levelling Up and Rege...

HOUSING

Councils warn of 'trauma' for evicted refugees

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2023

A surge in homeless refugees is expected as Afghan evacuees are evicted from hotels.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What is the future of commercialism?

By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Commercialism in local government has had its ups and downs. A Local Partnerships and The MJ roun...

WHITEHALL

Ministers pile pressure on councils amid asylum crisis

By Dan Peters | 05 June 2023

Ministers are piling pressure on concerned councils as the Government pushes ahead with plans to ...

HOUSING

Making our vision reality

By Bill Handley | 01 June 2023

Cllr Bill Handley reflects on the rapid progress South Cambridgeshire DC has made in ensuring the...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Water scarcity: an increasing barrier to building

By Natalie Brahma-Pearl | 30 May 2023

Natalie Brahma-Pearl says water scarcity is the latest issue created by the climate emergency and...

PLANNING

Questions over council land purchase proposals

By Martin Ford | 30 May 2023

Labour's proposed legislation would allow councils to buy land at agricultural values using compu...

ENVIRONMENT

Council estate demolition should be 'last resort'

By Mark Conrad | 26 May 2023

Demolition of council estates should be the ‘last resort’ option for local authorities while ‘mea...

HOUSING

Birmingham scolded over housing

By Rachel Salveta | 24 May 2023

Around 23,000 social homes owned by Birmingham City Council do not meet the Decent Homes Standard.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Tackling the housing shortage

23 May 2023

In his last column as chairman of the Local Government Association, Cllr James Jamieson looks at ...

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council