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PLANNING

Fighting for freedom

By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

HOUSING

Council left family in 'unsafe conditions'

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2023

‘Multiple repair failures’ over 18 months by Hammersmith & Fulham LBC left a family in ‘unsafe co...

LEGISLATION

MJ Housing: Ready for regulation

By Kate Dodsworth | 15 February 2023

As new legislation heralds greater power for housing regulation, Kate Dodsworth suggests councils...

CLIMATE CHANGE

MJ Housing: Will retrofit really help reach net zero?

By Paul Marinko | 15 February 2023

As net zero soars up the agenda, Paul Marinko warns of the mammoth effort – and prohibitive cost ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Housing pressure grows as Awaab's Law looms

By Paul Marinko | 15 February 2023

Warnings that ‘big issues’ remain to address poor housing quality have emerged after plans for Aw...

FINANCE

Let's extend tax freedoms to all authorities

15 February 2023

If we reward failing councils with extra flexibility to raise council tax, why can’t well-run cou...

CLIMATE CHANGE

MJ Housing: A whole-lot more than a whole-house retrofit

By Steve Batty | 15 February 2023

We don't hear enough about the real success stories linked to retrofitting, says director of sust...

WELFARE

Council benefits teams struggling, auditors warn

By Mark Conrad | 14 February 2023

People are waiting longer for housing benefit claims while Scotland’s councils face soaring workl...

HOUSING

Watchdog calls for 'radical improvements' to Lambeth housing

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2023

The Housing Ombudsman has called for ‘radical improvements’ to be made at Lambeth LBC, following ...

COUNCIL TAX

Helping Westminster's residents through hard times

By Cllr Adam Hug | 13 February 2023

Three big items sum up Westminster’s approach to helping residents, says Cllr Adam Hug:  a major ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council