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PLANNING
The first cuts are the deepest
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2024
Sector experts talk to Martin Ford about the effects of job cuts on councils’ resilience, the imp...
WHITEHALL
Regulator calls for 'substantial' planning intervention
By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024
The planning system requires ‘substantial intervention’ by the Government to ensure consistent de...
WHITEHALL
Senior Lib Dem calls for permitted development rights review
By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024
A review of permitted development rights (PDRs) should take place before reforms are introduced t...
WHITEHALL
Further planning reforms on way, says Gove
By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2024
Empty shops could be quickly converted into homes and developers given fresh incentives to build ...
PLANNING
Time for a new economic playbook for place
By Robin Tuddenham | 06 February 2024
More than ever, place-making needs to be at the centre of what councils do and not at a single sp...
FINANCE
Local Government – no fat anymore
By Ian Fletcher | 06 February 2024
Only the 'bare bones' are left within local authorities and the property sector is already feelin...
PLANNING
New legal bid as long-term asylum site plans confirmed
By Ellie Ames | 02 February 2024
A council has launched a fresh judicial review after Government confirmed its intention to use RA...
PLANNING
Officer-member relations 'fractured' at Wrexham
By Ellie Ames | 01 February 2024
Issues in Wrexham CBC’s planning service mean it is hindered in fulfilling its role, an audit has...
WHITEHALL
Braintree hits out as Home Office extends use of asylum centre
By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2024
Braintree DC has accused the Home Office of acting ‘against the spirit of national planning polic...
PLANNING
A tiny bit harsh
31 January 2024
Scottish Borders Council has been criticised for rejecting planning permission for a second ‘tiny...
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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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