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PLANNING
The planning system is undermining local democracy
By Andrew Walker | 12 January 2017
Looking ahead to the imminent housing white paper, Andrew Walker argues the planning system is we...
WHITEHALL
Planning system 'favours developers' over communities
By Mark Conrad | 11 January 2017
Three-quarters of councillors believe the planning system is too weighted in favour of developers...
WHITEHALL
Report: housing targets 'impossible' for councils
By James Evison | 13 December 2016
A lack of planning resources means housing targets ‘will be impossible’ for almost 90% of local a...
FINANCE
Hammond urged to tackle budget black hole
By Thomas Bridge | 16 November 2016
Local government has united to demand financial clarity from next week’s Autumn Statement amid fe...
FINANCE
What will the Autumn Statement deliver?
16 November 2016
With the Autumn Statement one week away, leading local government figures explain their hopes, co...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Councils can help people 'take back control'
By Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2016
Local government could help people ‘take back control’ in a post-Brexit and Trump world, a think-...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A funny old world
By Jonathan Carr-West | 19 October 2016
Global upheaval and national uncertainty means local government needs to step in and instil a sen...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall's 'frustrating silence' raises devolution concerns
By Tom Bridge | 27 September 2016
Senior local government figures have blasted Whitehall’s ‘frustrating silence’ over devolution as...
FINANCE
Mrs May's new agenda
By Jonathan Carr-West | 14 September 2016
The momentum behind the local government agenda may be slowing thanks to an Osborne-shaped hole i...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: DCLG leaves door open for delayed mayoral elections
By Sam Clayden | 17 August 2016
The push to hold a wave of mayoral elections next year may be relaxed as part of a shift in the n...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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