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PLANNING

Eight councils in shared services talks

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2022

Eight Essex councils covering one million people are in talks to share services in a bid to make ...

HEALTH

Making a difference in Bedford

By Dan Peters | 02 November 2022

Bedford BC’s chief executive Laura Church is a fan of unitarisation, but she says it comes with i...

PLANNING

Infrastructure is crucial to maximising sustainable growth

By Joanna Killian | 01 November 2022

Rishi Sunak’s administration will need to grow the economy quickly, and he could start on an almo...

ENVIRONMENT

Fracking ban reintroduced

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

Rishi Sunak has slammed the door shut on the possibility of further fracking by reintroducing the...

HUMAN RESOURCES

MPs call for senior roles for planners

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2022

MPs have called for councils to be forced to have a planning officer on their senior leadership t...

PLANNING

Bid to end housing targets blocked

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2022

An attempt to pass a law making house building targets advisory rather than mandatory has been bl...

PLANNING

Councils left in dark on fracking

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2022

Lancashire has called on the Government to clarify how it will measure public support and confirm...

PLANNING

Black Country row over new homes deal

By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2022

A spat has broken out in the Black Country after Dudley MBC pulled out of a deal with neighbourin...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up, scaling down?

By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 13 October 2022

Key measures on planning expected to be moved from flagship levelling up Bill.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Where do we stand in such uncertain times?

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2022

Heather Jameson asks if investment zones will even be in place before an election? 'Or is there a...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council