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PLANNING

Government go-ahead for solar farms in face of opposition

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2024

Ministers have green-lighted three large-scale solar farms in the face of local opposition, havin...

LGA

Matching up to a new Government

By Paul Marinko | 16 July 2024

New LGA chair Louise Gittins tells Paul Marinko how she plans to pick up the pace to net the sect...

PLANNING

Councils' concerns over planning overhaul

By Martin Ford | 10 July 2024

Councils have expressed reservations over the return of compulsory housebuilding targets announce...

GENERAL ELECTION

So much to be done and it all starts now

By Heather Jameson | 10 July 2024

A commitment to devolve down must include regional, sub-regional, local and hyper-local governmen...

GENERAL ELECTION

The most predictable and yet surprising General Election

By Duncan Flynn | 08 July 2024

The confirmation that Angela Rayner, Matthew Pennycook and Jim McMahon will form the core Ministe...

GENERAL ELECTION

So what now?

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2024

The challenge that faces Angela Rayner now is tackling inequality and poor economic performance i...

GENERAL ELECTION

A good time for the sector to have friends in high places

By Jonathan Werran | 05 July 2024

Jonathan Werran asks what the sector can expect from the new government, and says stopping more s...

HOUSING

Authorities must get residents onboard to accept more housing

By Emily Twinch | 04 July 2024

Councils will need to get communities on board with more housing if Labour’s pledge to restore ma...

PLANNING

Labour will need to back up strategic planning 'with teeth'

By Emily Twinch | 25 June 2024

Labour’s proposed push for a return to strategic planning will need to be ‘backed up with teeth’,...

WHITEHALL

Questions raised over funding for housebuilding pledges

By Ellie Ames | 19 June 2024

A think-tank has warned a lack of cash for affordable housing will make political parties’ ambiti...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

£79,336 – £86,691 per annum

As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£109,248 - £120,622

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Director of Finance. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Group Finance Manager - Pensions & Treasury

£65,873 - £68,775

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful, where your skills will help shape the future of public sector pensions. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council