CLIMATE CHANGE

Local policy in uncertain times

By Dr Tom Arnold | 17 July 2023

Dr Tom Arnold says local policymakers are grappling with complex challenges in uncertain times, a...

WHITEHALL

Housing and infrastructure in doubt after funding pulled

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2023

New housing, roads, public transport, green spaces, schools and jobs have been plunged into doubt...

FINANCE

A week in the life of a section 151 officer

By Tracie Langley | 04 July 2023

Tracie Langley has had a technically challenging and fulfilling week, 'but I am feeling the full ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Government needs to change track on its infrastructure levy plans

By Joanna Killian | 04 July 2023

The Government's proposals for the Infrastructure Levy risk creating the worst of both worlds - f...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A town centre for the future

By Rachel Robinson | 29 June 2023

Contestants headed to Wigan for the final round of the 2023 LG Challenge, to present their propos...

PLANNING

Review uncovers 'gross incompetence' at Renfrewshire

By Martin Ford | 16 June 2023

Renfrewshire Council has been accused of ‘gross incompetence’ by an independent review after leav...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Scrap proposed infrastructure levy, council leaders say

By Mark Whitehead | 16 June 2023

Council leaders and developers have written to local government secretary Michael Gove criticisin...

PLANNING

That Bill and the dead hand of centralism

By Ian Miller | 12 June 2023

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

PLANNING

Design codes: what are they and why do they matter? 

By Ruth Richardson | 04 June 2023

A design code is a set of requirements that provide parameters for the development of a site or a...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Investment zones could be part of the answer

By Henri Murison | 16 May 2023

The new plans for investment zones are a major improvement on the previous version, but a number ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing