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WHITEHALL
Ending asylum hotel use would back UK 'into a corner'
By Martin Ford | 25 July 2023
The UK should not back itself ‘into a corner’ and exclude hotels as part of the solution to soari...
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...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Government must set out its case on remote meetings
By Ian Miller | 24 July 2023
Even if the answer is a reasoned ‘no’, local government deserves the courtesy of being told the G...
PLANNING
LGA expresses concern over planning reforms
By Martin Ford | 24 July 2023
The Government’s announcement of an extension to permitted development rights has come under fire.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to create Local Government White Paper
By Martin Ford | 20 July 2023
The Local Government Association (LGA) is to press ahead with plans for a sector White Paper.
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...
FINANCE
Councils told to 'step up' on refugee housing
By Martin Ford | 19 July 2023
The Government has told councils to ‘step up’ efforts to provide permanent homes for Afghan refug...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Make it local
By Cllr Shaun Davies | 17 July 2023
As political parties draft their manifestos, we have a compelling story and evidence of how publi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Time for reflection on council failures
By Graeme McDonald | 17 July 2023
We should all recognise the need to improve standards in public life more broadly, not least as l...
FINANCE
LGA concerns over supported housing regulation
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023
Concerns about funding for the sector’s role in regulating supported housing have been raised.
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Director of Finance Deputy Section 151 Officer
£106,554 - £116,305
Help shape the future of one of England’s largest unitary councils. Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
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