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WHITEHALL
Boris urges Gove to 'accelerate' levelling up Bill
By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on local government secretary Michael Gove to ‘acc...
PLANNING
The Government should establish a Net Zero Delivery Authority
By Wera Hobhouse | 06 June 2023
The Government needs to unleash local authorities in the fight against the climate crisis, says L...
PLANNING
Design codes: what are they and why do they matter?
By Ruth Richardson | 04 June 2023
A design code is a set of requirements that provide parameters for the development of a site or a...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Water scarcity: an increasing barrier to building
By Natalie Brahma-Pearl | 30 May 2023
Natalie Brahma-Pearl says water scarcity is the latest issue created by the climate emergency and...
PLANNING
Questions over council land purchase proposals
By Martin Ford | 30 May 2023
Labour's proposed legislation would allow councils to buy land at agricultural values using compu...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Enfield urged to invest in planning
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...
FINANCE
Concern over community land auction plan
By Martin Ford | 19 May 2023
A scheme designed to put land value windfalls in council coffers has caused alarm in the House of...
WHITEHALL
Labour pledges to reinstate housing targets
By Dan Peters | 17 May 2023
A Labour Government would reinstate housebuilding targets after a Conservative U-turn brought pro...
ENVIRONMENT
The power of redevelopment
By Paul Martin | 16 May 2023
What can local authorities learn from the stunning redevelopment of Battersea Power Station? Paul...
PLANNING
Gove in planning intervention threat
By Mark Conrad | 15 May 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has threatened intervention across nine underperforming c...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
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