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Review of 2022

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, Martin Ford looks back on the ups and downs of a year that was dominate...

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Former Tory minister urges changes to Levelling Up Bill

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2022

Deprived areas could be ‘left further behind’ as a result of planning changes in the Levelling Up...

FINANCE

Carter: Reorganisation will boost fiscal devolution case

By Mark Conrad | 13 December 2022

Fiscal devolution must be accompanied by reorganisation and growth incentives if councils are to ...

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Challenging times lie ahead for districts

By Ian Miller | 13 December 2022

The certainty given by the centre’s spending principles for councils seems to revolve mainly arou...

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Onshore wind restrictions to be relaxed

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2022

The Government has proposed to ease planning restrictions on onshore wind farms.

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White Van Man on... housing targets

07 December 2022

Don’t ask me about how the suits in Whitehall work out housing targets.

WHITEHALL

Councils back Tory housing rebellion

By Dan Peters | 29 November 2022

Councils have thrown their weight behind a Tory rebellion of more than 50 MPs who want to scrap m...

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County threatens districts with legal action

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2022

A county council has threatened legal action against district authorities over funding for infras...

WHITEHALL

Solace: Capital spending will shrink overall

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2022

Capital spending in local government will still shrink overall despite chancellor Jeremy Hunt dec...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail to be 'core' only

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed hopes for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) to be completed...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Group Manager for Multi Agency Screening Team

From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum pro rata plus relocation support

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Group Manager for Access and Multiple Vulnerabilities to join our Children & Families Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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