Planning

By Paul Lankester | 03 September 2015

Reflecting on recent government documents, the difference in approach is paramount between two of...

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Lime Street Neptune scheme on track

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 September 2015

A £35m regeneration scheme in Liverpool can go ahead after the Government announced it would not ...

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Mersey mayor could be in devo deal

By Mark Whitehead | 27 August 2015

An elected mayor could be included in Merseyside’s proposed devolution deal despite reservations ...

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Ridley to return to DCLG

By Dan Peters | 20 August 2015

The Department of Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) former finance director will return t...

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Is London local government capable of dealing with devo?

By Gareth Thomas | 19 August 2015

The London Assembly is too often forgotten about in the debate over the capital's future, writes ...

BUSINESS

Districts should welcome Sunday trading powers

By Ian Miller | 18 August 2015

One of the policy announcements in the Summer Budget was a proposal to devolve decision-making on...

CA staffing fears put council's lift plans on hold

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 August 2015

A town hall lift has become the latest casualty in the combined authority push.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Is help at hand for UK housing?

By Judith Armitt | 18 August 2015

Are you housing business-ready? Judith Armitt looks at the challenges and opportunities councils ...

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Bennett heads to Smith Square

18 August 2015

Lorraine Bennett has joined the Local Government Association as pensions adviser.

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Fast track for fracking

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 August 2015

Environmental campaigners have accused the Government of ‘riding roughshod over local democracy’ ...

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Executive Director of Communications and Engagement

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City of London

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council