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PLANNING

New legal bid as long-term asylum site plans confirmed

By Ellie Ames | 02 February 2024

A council has launched a fresh judicial review after Government confirmed its intention to use RA...

WHITEHALL

Braintree hits out as Home Office extends use of asylum centre

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2024

Braintree DC has accused the Home Office of acting ‘against the spirit of national planning polic...

HOUSING

Warnings over exemption from standards for asylum housing

By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2024

Exempting asylum accommodation from “Awaab’s Law” risks more deaths due to poor housing condition...

HOUSING

We need to devise a plan to solve our communities' housing crisis

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 January 2024

District councils need the Government to increase the housing benefit subsidy. Without this, loca...

PLANNING

Council confirms asylum centre appeal

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023

West Lindsey DC is to appeal against the dismissal of its judicial review over the Home Office’s ...

SOCIAL CARE

Care bosses 'blindsided' by foreign dependents ban

By Mark Conrad | 20 December 2023

Social care bosses were ‘blindsided’ by ministers’ ban on international staff bringing dependents...

WHITEHALL

Barge death concerns

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2023

Concerns over conditions inside some asylum accommodation intensified this week, after the death ...

PAY

The more things change

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2023

Funding and asylum policy are just two of the themes that have bookended an eventful year in loca...

PUBLIC HEALTH

The asylum mess needs cleaning up

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2023

'The current conditions in some asylum hotels make the prospect of Rwanda look like a soft option...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lincs district considers asylum ruling appeal

By Mark Conrad | 07 December 2023

West Lindsey DC is likely to appeal a High Court decision to allow the Home Office to place an as...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Transport

£100,088 – £110,736

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Economic Development

Grade 14 £54,867 - £60,971 per annum

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and shaping a sustainable future? Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Major Projects Manager

Grade £54,867 - £60,971 per annum

Do you want to make a real difference to ‘place’, be the driving force behind major capital projects and directly impact people’s lives? Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council