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PLANNING

Gove dismissed planning 'centralisation' claim ahead of sacking

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2022

Michael Gove defended proposed planning reforms against charges they would ‘radically centralise’...

PLANNING

Welsh councils to get new powers over second homes

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2022

Welsh councils will be given new powers to limit the number of second homes in their communities ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Campaigners call for '20-minute neighbourhoods' to cut emissions

By William Eichler | 28 June 2022

All new homes should be within 10 minutes’ walk from shops and schools if the UK is to reduce its...

PLANNING

Targeting future opportunities

By Ben Page | 27 June 2022

LGA conference plenary speaker Ben Page looks at the challenges and opportunities for councils in...

PLANNING

Planning reforms will 'erode public participation'

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

MPs have warned the role of councils and the public in planning are under threat from the Governm...

PLANNING

Labour's new learning curve in Westminster

By Cllr Adam Hug | 13 June 2022

Westminster City Council’s first Labour leader Cllr Adam Hug sets out his priorities, including m...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Council 'bitterly disappointed' by oil drilling decision

By William Eichler | 09 June 2022

The Government has been criticised for granting permission for oil drilling to go ahead on a site...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Planning for the Future

By Fiona Howie | 07 June 2022

Paul O’Brien and Fiona Howie outline the key findings from a report that argues the UK will not m...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Let's work together on the most important agenda of our time

By Paul O’Brien | 25 May 2022

Paul O'Brien says policy on permitted development rights 'continues to work against a co-ordinate...

WHITEHALL

Government to strengthen community role in planning

By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2022

The Government has made clear it intends to strengthen the role of communities in new planning le...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council