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POLICY

Why is trust dropping in local government?

By Ben Page | 27 January 2026

Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more tha...

DEVOLUTION

How devolution can amplify the voices that often go unheard

By Gita Singham-Willis | 26 January 2026

Gita Singham-Willis says that acting with intent now will ensure that the new era of local power ...

PLANNING

Peers raise council capacity concerns

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026

Questions have been raised over local government’s capacity to play a role in the creation of new...

HOUSING

Reed hails housing starts increase

By Dan Peters | 16 January 2026

The number of new build starts in the year ending September 2025 has increased by 18% compared to...

HOUSING

Housing targets could be reduced for new town areas

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2026

The Government has indicated councils’ housing targets could be reduced if planned new towns are ...

HOUSING

Housing approvals drop in final quarter of 2025

By Paul Marinko | 06 January 2026

New data has revealed the number of housing projects granted approval dropped by 17% in the last ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cleverly backs pro-density housing report

By Dan Peters | 23 December 2025

Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has backed a report by think-tank Policy Exchange that ca...

REGENERATION

Reorganisation: Never underestimate the power of placemaking

By Jackie Sadek | 22 December 2025

There is plenty of money available for regeneration and economic growth, says Jackie Sadek. Just ...

PLANNING

Royal Assent for Planning and Infrastructure Bill

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2025

Legislation to bring in a raft of changes to the planning system has officially received Royal As...

CENSUS 2031

Now is your time to influence Census 2031

By Jason Zawadzki | 17 December 2025

Jason Zawadzki says that by responding to the consultation, the sector can ensure the Census 2031...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£205,000-£225,000

Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in over 50 years. From April 2027... Apply for this job

East Surrey

Associate Director – Acquisitions, Compliance & Maintenance

£108,015 – £118,680 (pay award pending)

At Dudley Council, we are committed to delivering better outcomes for our residents through strong leadership. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Highways, Waste and Environment

£97,632 - £108,033 (subject to additional pay award)

North Northamptonshire is a place of scale, ambition and ongoing transformation. Apply for this job

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