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PLANNING

Planning for the future of planning

By Dr Wei Yang | 24 July 2025

Dr Wei Yang presents the case for investing in tools that improve transparency, efficiency and in...

PLANNING

Slough speeds into the thriving zone

By Will Tuckley | 16 July 2025

Slough’s Simplified Planning Zone shows how the need for a flourishing local economy can be compa...

GOVERNANCE

Clampdown on committees

By Kathy O'Leary | 09 July 2025

Kathy O’Leary questions the thinking behind the abolition of the committee system

LGA CONFERENCE

Proud to serve the sector

By Louise Gittins | 03 July 2025

Writing in LGA Conference week, newly re-elected chair Cllr Louise Gittins reflects on the Govern...

AI

AI is the greatest tool councils have at their disposal

By Alexander Iosad | 02 July 2025

By championing AI, councillors of all colours can put local authorities on the path to becoming e...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turning ambition into action: Delivering the Industrial Strategy

By Jason Longhurst | 01 July 2025

Responding to the recent publication of the Industrial Strategy, Jason Longhurst says policy chan...

INTERVENTION

Councils using planning time extensions 'too often'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025

More councils could face Government intervention over planning following a tightening of rules.

ESTATES

Creating a lasting legacy through a RIBA Design Competition

26 June 2025

Kingston University needed to meet educational needs while also making students feel welcome when...

PLANNING

Labour planning bill rebellion crushed

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2025

The Government has quashed an attempted rebellion among its own MPs over the Planning and Regener...

PLANNING

Call for strengthening oversight of developer contributions system

By William Eichler | 06 June 2025

Weaknesses in the developer contributions system intended to fund affordable housing and local in...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWelcome and thank you for your interest in leading Hertfordshire Pension Fund as our next Head of Pensions Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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