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PLANNING

Planning delays 'major barrier to growth', say house builders

By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024

Delays in securing planning permission are stifling growth for major house builders, a new report...

UNIONS

Northern Ireland gripped by largest strike in 50 years

By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024

Eighty per cent of Northern Ireland’s public sector workers have walked out in a pay dispute – th...

HOUSING

MPs demand action on 'catastrophic' impact of poor housing on health

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

Campaigners are urging the Government to take immediate action to protect tenants whose health is...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

Oflog chair recruitment to begin

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024

Recruitment of a permanent chair for the Office for Local Government (Oflog) will begin later thi...

FINANCE

Levelling up funding missing left behind neighbourhoods

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is not reaching the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, a ne...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mumsnet urges councils to publish parental leave policies

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

Parenting campaign group Mumsnet is calling on local authorities to publish their parental leave ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Growing pressure of mental health on children's social care services

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

A new study has revealed the increasing demands and complexity around mental health being placed ...

HEALTH

'Bad health blackspots' hold back growth

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024

Stark health inequalities are restricting economic growth, new research has found.

SOCIAL CARE

Bronson Battersby: Review launched after toddler's death

By William Eichler | 18 January 2024

Lincolnshire County Council has launched a review after the tragic death of two-year-old Bronson ...

WHITEHALL

Exempting asylum housing from Awaab's Law branded 'unacceptable'

By Mark Conrad | 18 January 2024

Charities have described as ‘unacceptable’ Government plans to exempt asylum accommodation from ‘...

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

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

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

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