PLANNING

Lay of the land?

By Cllr Simon Cook | 02 June 2016

Cllr Simon Cook says laws must be changed to stop councils ‘pinching’ homes from each other and l...

BUSINESS

Flintoff hits Preston for six

25 May 2016

Local authorities are used to being hit for six, but last week Preston City Council had to face t...

WHITEHALL

Chief says fracking decision was 'difficult'

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 May 2016

North Yorkshire CC has given the green light to a controversial fracking application despite thou...

WHITEHALL

Queen's Speech 2016: Mayoral combined authorities to get bus franchising powers

By Chris Ames | 18 May 2016

The much-anticipated Bus Services Bill will limit powers to franchise services to areas with dire...

PLANNING

Queen's Speech 2016: MPs to reassert power over peers

By Dan Peters | 18 May 2016

The power of MPs in the House of Commons could be strengthened under plans announced in today’s Q...

ENVIRONMENT

A sense of place

By Nicola Bulbeck | 17 May 2016

Perception of place is crucial. Nicola Bulbeck explains how district work has reviewed procedures...

FINANCE

Battle over 'dreadful' Act 'is not over yet'

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Critics have warned the worst of the Housing and Planning Act will come in the yet-to-be-announce...

FINANCE

Combined authorities must not compete over staff, MPs warned

By Thomas Bridge | 12 May 2016

Economic growth in the North and Midlands may fail unless councils ‘put competition aside’ on hir...

PLANNING

Second homes plan may face legal threat

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 May 2016

Plans to crack down on second homes in St Ives owned by people living outside the area could be c...

PLANNING

House of fun

03 May 2016

Diary has endured a fair few town council planning meetings in its time and would often deliberat...

frederica-diamanta

Group Director – Core Business

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Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our Borough. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Development and Regulation

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Housing & Homelessness

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Shape the future of housing in Dudley, ensuring a safe, secure home for every resident. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Director – Core Business

Up to £155,000

Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our Borough. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Development and Regulation

Up to £130k

Shape places, strengthen regulation and lead with purpose. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Housing & Homelessness

Up to £130k

Shape the future of housing in Dudley, ensuring a safe, secure home for every resident. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council