LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

Oflog centralisation fears

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2022

MPs have heard fresh fears that the new Office for Local Government (Oflog) will lead to further ...

WHITEHALL

Sector braced for more s114 notices after third for Croydon

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2022

The sector is braced for further section 114 notices after Croydon LBC this week issued its third...

WHITEHALL

'Don't scrap Ukraine homes scheme'

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2022

The Government has been urged not to scrap the Homes for Ukraine scheme amid reports it could fal...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

'Left behind' areas risk losing out on levelling up funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2022

The Levelling Up Fund and other pots based on a bidding process risk allocating money according t...

HOUSING

Exempt accommodation system a 'complete mess'

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

MPs have called for more powers for councils in an overhaul of supported housing

ELECTIONS

Watchdog's warning over Elections Act

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2022

The Electoral Commission has argued plans to give ministers a say over its work could ‘get in the...

LEGAL

EXCLUSIVE: Betts urges councils to ramp up housing enforcement

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

Councils have been urged to increase enforcement of standards in rented housing.

LONDON COUNCILS

Councils defend housing enforcement record

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

MPs raised doubts over councils' commitment to enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

FINANCE

Government not even close to 'rescuing' social care

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2022

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee said billions of pounds ‘urgently’ needed to ...

HOUSING

Half of Right to Buy homes replaced

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2022

There were 10,878 homes sold under the Right to Buy scheme in the 2021-22 financial year, while j...

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frederica-diamanta

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