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HOUSING
Rough sleeping numbers up by a quarter
By William Eichler | 28 February 2023
The number of rough sleepers has risen by 26% – the biggest increase since 2015 – in what one cha...
PLANNING
Counties' infrastructure funding faces cuts, report claims
By Mark Whitehead | 28 February 2023
Funding for infrastructure in county areas could be cut under new planning reforms, council leade...
FINANCE
Council tax freeze is down to prudent financial management
By Cllr David Shelvey | 28 February 2023
Years of prudent financial management have enabled Central Bedfordshire Council to balance the bo...
WHITEHALL
Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push
By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023
Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...
FINANCE
Unprecedented transformation required at Cherwell
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2023
Cherwell DC must embark on transformation ‘on a scale not experienced before’ to meet budget cons...
BUSINESS
Former minister in affordable housing push
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2023
Thousands of new affordable homes could be created under a Bill that would hand councils more con...
PLANNING
'Inefficient' planning costs UK millions of homes
By William Eichler | 22 February 2023
The UK is missing more than four million homes due to its ‘inefficient’ and ‘outdated’ planning l...
PLANNING
The National Planning Policy Framework could be a move in the right direction
By Gill Kneller | 21 February 2023
East Hampshire faces a double whammy of issues on centrally-imposed housing targets, says Gill Kn...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Our journey to #BarNET ZERO
By John Hooton | 21 February 2023
Every step takes Barnet LBC on its journey to becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs,...
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 ...
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
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