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WHITEHALL
Ministers set to water down planning proposals
By Chris Mahony | 15 September 2021
Speculation is growing that ministers are preparing to water down their proposed planning reforms.
PLANNING
Out of whack
14 September 2021
Poor old Swale BC. The Kent-based district was clearly trying to improve its planning application...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Councils ask for national support on climate change
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021
Councils have said they stand ready to take action to reduce carbon emissions, but require action...
PLANNING
Blackpool threatens action over asylum hotel plans
By Laura Sharman | 10 September 2021
Blackpool Council has warned planning permission will be required to use a hotel to house hundred...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Planning's darkest hour?
By Hugh Ellis | 09 September 2021
Hugh Ellis and Dan Stone ask why England’s national planning policy does not prioritise action on...
FINANCE
Council leader warns of 'serious risks' over local plan withdrawal
By Chris Mahony | 07 September 2021
Rutland CC’s decision to withdraw its local plan leaves it facing ‘serious risks,’ the authority’...
PLANNING
Cumbria suffers 'loss of trust and reputational damage'
By Martin Ford | 02 September 2021
Cumbria CC has suffered from a breakdown in trust following an error in a planning application fo...
WHITEHALL
Report attacks councils' 'shameful' undermining of Right to Build laws
By Martin Ford | 23 August 2021
Some authorities have been ‘subverting’ legislation designed to encourage self-built homes, an in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Croydon returns to drawing board on regeneration plans
By Naomi Larsson | 17 August 2021
The council maintains delayed plans to develop a Westfield shopping centre are going ahead, despi...
PLANNING
Planning for posterity
By Jonathan Werran | 17 August 2021
If we want to ensure the younger generation doesn’t miss out on housing opportunities, the focus ...
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Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
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£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
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- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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