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WHITEHALL

Public fury spills out over Housing Bill

By Sam Clayden | 15 March 2016

Opposition to the Government’s controversial Housing and Planning Bill continued to mount this we...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Counties hit back at districts choosing their own devo path

By Sam Clayden | 15 March 2016

Two county councils have hit back after their attempts to broker devolution deals have been stymi...

WHITEHALL

Housing is a local issue – not a national one

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2016

As the Housing and Planning Bill makes its way through Parliament it seems to be getting increasi...

HEALTH

Future of devolution difficult to predict

By Andrew Walker | 15 March 2016

Andrew Walker, policy researcher for the Local Government Information Unit think-tank, looks at t...

WHITEHALL

Academy trusts manifesting 'same weaknesses' as worst performing councils

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2016

Chief inspector of schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has warned many multi-academy trusts (MATs) have...

WHITEHALL

Dawes: Right to buy will transfer assets from councils to Whitehall

By Sam Clayden | 10 March 2016

The Department for Communities and Local Government’s permanent secretary has admitted forcing co...

WHITEHALL

Government 'gerrymandering' combined authority boundaries

By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2016

The Government is ‘gerrymandering’ the boundaries of combined authorities in a bid to ensure the ...

WHITEHALL

Deficit fears force Manchester to review HRA deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

Manchester City Council is to review its housing revenue account (HRA) after it was revealed Whit...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Majority support cross-party action to fix growing care crisis

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

A survey by the charity Independent Age has revealed overwhelming public support for cross-party ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hidden problems of devo start to emerge

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

The consequences of devolution should be allowed to run their course but highlight a bigger probl...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Harborough District Council

Service Director for Finance (S151 Officer)

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Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

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