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PLANNING

Planning 'dysfunction' leaves new homes vulnerable to floods

By Ellie Ames | 04 September 2024

‘Dysfunction’ in the English planning system is leaving new housing development vulnerable to flo...

RESILIENCE

Grenfell inquiry highlights Government and council failings

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2024

Failings on the part of the Government and Kensington & Chelsea LBC enabled the Grenfell Tower di...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Gough: Local government under water

By Emily Twinch | 04 September 2024

‘Big changes’ to tackle the ‘structural problems’ facing local government are needed to help coun...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Tewkesbury votes to change name to North Gloucestershire

By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2024

Tewkesbury BC has voted to change its name to North Gloucestershire BC from December this year.

FINANCE

Reserves raid to keep councils afloat, survey finds

By William Eichler | 04 September 2024

More than a dozen council leaders have warned they will have to draw on already depleted financia...

PEOPLE

Brighton & Hove stalwart retires

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced the retirement of corporate director for corporate ser...

PEOPLE

Dudley appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024

Dudley MBC has appointed Balvinder Heran as its new interim chief executive.

POLICY

Think-tank calls for £6bn devolution to tackle economic inactivity

By Ellie Ames | 03 September 2024

The Government should transfer £6bn to local government in a bid to tackle economic inactivity, a...

FINANCE

Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS

By Emily Twinch | 03 September 2024

Devolution must come with reform of council funding allocations or it could worsen inequalities, ...

FINANCE

Levelling up projects to discover fate

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024

Councils left in limbo as Levelling Up Fund awards are reviewed by the new Government will receiv...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

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This is one of the most significant leadership opportunities in local government. Apply for this job

Aberdeen City Council

Executive Director for Place

£148,609 per annum, plus benefits

Be an inspirational place shaper for Wokingham Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Team Manager – Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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