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PLANNING
Is Gove getting his houses in order?
By Duncan Flynn | 11 September 2023
Changes to the rules on nutrient neutrality may be a welcome boost for the housing sector, says D...
PLANNING
Mandatory housing targets rejected
By Martin Ford | 07 September 2023
An amendment to the levelling up Bill to introduce mandatory housebuilding targets has been rejec...
PLANNING
Lords inflict defeats on levelling up Bill
By Martin Ford | 05 September 2023
The Government faces a race against time to get its flagship levelling up Bill into law after pee...
HOUSING
Can we refocus on public service reform now?
By Andrew Laird | 05 September 2023
Part of the challenge for governments in tackling poverty is to enable everyone to work together ...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Housing pressures may push councils into effective bankruptcy
By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023
Rising housing pressures will force some councils to effectively declare bankruptcy, a local auth...
PLANNING
EXCLUSIVE: Mayors press for trailblazer devolution powers
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023
Mayors are pressing for devolved powers currently reserved for their trailblazer counterparts in ...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government rejects sector's Oflog concerns
By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023
The Government has rejected council concerns about key Oflog metrics that have been labelled ‘mis...
HOUSING
The stats don't lie: we need a plan to tackle the affordable housing crisis
By Cllr Hannah Dalton | 04 September 2023
Urgent action is needed to give councils the financial firepower to drive a significant increase ...
FINANCE
Housing: we need national fixes for a national problem
By Nick Eveleigh | 04 September 2023
Chief executive officer at Chelmsford City Council Nick Eveleigh explains why the housing crisis ...
ENVIRONMENT
Gove to ease nutrient neutrality requirements
By Mark Conrad | 29 August 2023
Ministers have announced they will ease divisive development rules on water pollution blamed for ...
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- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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