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WHITEHALL

Government defends voter ID legal challenge

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2019

A legal challenge to the Government’s voter ID trial has been rejected.

FINANCE

Legislation linked to 60% rise in temporary accommodation

By Hiba Mahamadi | 25 March 2019

Six in ten councils across England have seen an increase in families being housed in temporary ac...

DEVOLUTION

Scotland and Wales 'ignored by Westminster'

By Michael Burton | 25 March 2019

Scottish and Welsh ministers say they are still ignored by Westminster despite 20 years of devolu...

WHITEHALL

Councils told to seek no-deal Brexit legal advice

By Naomi Larsson | 22 March 2019

Local authorities will have to seek their own legal advice on how to handle personal data in the ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

MPs criticise children's social care progress

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2019

MPs have accused the Department for Education (DfE) of still not doing enough to make the quality...

BUSINESS

Council should 'build on lessons learned' after critical review

By Dan Peters | 21 March 2019

King’s Lynn & West Norfolk BC should ‘build on the lessons learned’ from the construction of a st...

WHITEHALL

Local income tax best bet for fiscal devo - IFS

By Heather Jameson | 21 March 2019

Local income tax would be the best option for fiscal devolution if the Government wanted to hand ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Councils to take legal advice after reorganisation review block

By Dan Peters | 21 March 2019

Two Buckinghamshire district councils are to take legal advice after their attempts to judicially...

FINANCE

Watchdog calls for 'transformational changes'

By Dan Peters | 21 March 2019

‘More fundamental, transformational changes are needed in service provision’ by Scottish councils...

HEALTH

Councils transfer services amid healthcare trust closure

By Martin Ford | 20 March 2019

A healthcare trust running care services across two counties has announced it is likely to close.

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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