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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Mayors in rural areas could create 'issues'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

The prospect of accepting directly-elected mayors in rural areas in return for devolved powers an...

DCLG

New funding to tackle 'beds in sheds'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

Local authorities are being invited to bid for a slice of a new £5m fund to crackdown on rogue la...

WHITEHALL

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

LGO reports 18% rise in adult care complaints

10 November 2015

The number of complaints about adult social care received by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO)...

FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

WHITEHALL

MPs query 2012 City Deals cash

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 November 2015

An influential group of MPs have claimed it is still not clear who is accountable for the devolve...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA defends staff's six-figure salaries

By Thomas Bridge | 10 November 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended council chief executive salaries following th...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Accusations fly as councils' top-tier relationships founder

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

A breakdown of top-level relationships at Oadby and Wigston BC are a distraction and could impact...

FINANCE

white van man

10 November 2015

The Government’s always telling us that running the country’s finances is like running your house...

HUMOUR

Coming back home

10 November 2015

Much has been written this week about the news that Oldham MBC leader, Cllr Jim McMahon is to sta...

frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

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Westmorland and Furness Council

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Essex County Council

Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

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Denbighshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

£99,947 - £102,952

At Denbighshire County Council, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and even more excited about what’s ahead. Apply for this job

Denbighshire County Council