Legislation

By Mark Conrad | 29 August 2023

Ministers have announced they will ease divisive development rules on water pollution blamed for ...

Building control: staying on top of the changes

By Lorna Stimpson | 23 August 2023

With the launch of the new building safety regime in October, council chief executives must ensur...

LEGISLATION

Boycott Bill faces Scottish opposition

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2023

The UK Government’s planned ban on council boycotts is facing opposition from Holyrood.

WHITEHALL

Calls for renters Bill to be 'expedited'

By Dan Peters | 07 August 2023

Experts have called for the Government to push through the passing of the ‘long-awaited’ Renters ...

WHITEHALL

New housing standards to land councils with £18m bill

By Dan Peters | 07 August 2023

Councils could face an extra bill of £18m to deal with new housing standards, research undertaken...

LEGISLATION

County shelves combined authority plans

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2023

Warwickshire CC has shelved plans to join the West Midlands Combined Authority due to a tight tim...

WHITEHALL

Scrutinising migration

By Mark Conrad | 24 July 2023

With asylum and immigration sure to feature in political debates ahead of a General Election, wha...

WHITEHALL

Nutrient neutrality row goes to No10

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2023

Council leaders have used a Downing Street summit to urge No10 to break the deadlock in a dispute...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Exploitation warning after Illegal Migration Bill becomes law

By Dan Peters | 20 July 2023

Unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) could be in danger of being exploited after the Ille...

PLANNING

Government concessions over infrastructure levy

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2023

The Government has offered concessions on its planned infrastructure levy in the face of oppositi...

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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South Derbyshire District Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council