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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Not quite levelling up
By Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE | 28 March 2023
Former Stevenage BC leader, now Labour Peer, Sharon Taylor says ministers should use the Easter r...
WHITEHALL
Bid to give local plans primacy over national policies resisted
By Paul Marinko | 28 March 2023
The Government has resisted efforts in the House of Lords to give local planning proposals primac...
LEGISLATION
May the 4th be with you
By Peter Stanyon | 07 March 2023
As 4 May looms, councils are heads down in preparation for the implementation of voter ID. But th...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Neglect and the perfect storm
By Jo Porter | 07 March 2023
Assessing the care given to a child against the yardstick of a ‘reasonable parent’ involves consi...
LEGISLATION
The polling unknowns
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2023
The greatest fear of critics is that rather than achieving the stated aim of promoting more trust...
WHITEHALL
Gove: Devolution will fuel post-Brexit renewal
By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his long-term commitment to devolving powers t...
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 ...
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...
LEGISLATION
Government rejects levelling up mission on child poverty
21 February 2023
A Lords’ amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill requiring a clear mission on child p...
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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Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
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As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
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