Planning

21 June 2016

National Audit Office (NAO) executive leader for local services Sue Higgins will be stepping down...

London Councils' concern that starter homes 'will not deliver'

By Sam Clayden | 21 June 2016

London will experience a dramatic increase in the number of properties to rent in the face of Whi...

WHITEHALL

Developers call for more planning resources

By Laura Sharman | 14 June 2016

Council planning departments should be given a time limit to sign off permission in a bid to spee...

PLANNING

Ombudsman probe uncovers backlog

By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2016

An investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has uncovered a backlog of 1,500 open en...

WHITEHALL

Khan's new measures to cope with 'misguided' government relaxation

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2016

New London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced new measures to help the capital cope with a ‘misguided...

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...

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council