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ELECTIONS

Crying wolf or creaking system?

By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023

There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...

ENERGY

Heat Networks: A key asset in the race to net zero

By Channa Karunaratne | 19 December 2023

Channa Karunaratne reflects on the decarbonisation opportunities presented by heat networks and h...

SOCIAL CARE

Government 'stands ready to speak' to any council on funding

By Simon Hoare | 18 December 2023

Local government minister Simon Hoare says the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement de...

CULTURE

My call for universal basic culture

By Oliver Goodhall | 18 December 2023

Oliver Goodhall sets out three recommendations on how to embed culture in cities, including the n...

HOUSING

How can council leaders address the retrofit skills conundrum?

By David Pierpoint | 14 December 2023

David Pierpoint explores how councils and social housing leaders can work to address their practi...

FINANCE

Policy statement brings little Christmas cheer for councils

14 December 2023

The local government finance policy statement confirmed sector fears that there is no new money f...

LONDON COUNCILS

What Choice? Your Choice

By Dr Karla Goodman | 14 December 2023

Director of practice at the London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Dr Karla Goodman says the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devo and Christmas ghosts of past, present and future

By Alun Hughes | 14 December 2023

Alun Hughes spins a Christmas story about devolution, with Greg Clark as the ghost of Christmas p...

LEGISLATION

What can councils expect from stronger social housing regulation?

By Angela Holden | 14 December 2023

As councils get ready for the biggest shake-up in social housing regulation in 10 years, regulato...

RECRUITMENT

Balancing pressure and passion

By Steve Guest | 13 December 2023

There's a great need to get more people choosing a career in local government. But for those in t...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

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Ashfield District Council

Group Leader – Plans, Policies & Place Making

£56,471 to £60,654 per annum, £4000 per annum for up to 3 years

Premium jobLead Growth. Shape Places. Inspire Change. Apply for this job

Charnwood Borough Council

Chief Executive

£174,377

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Herefordshire Council