FINANCE

Whitehall delays revaluation of business rates

By Laura Sharman | 06 May 2020

The Government has confirmed the planned revaluation of business rates will no longer take place ...

BUSINESS RATES

We must take stock

By Bob Neill | 06 May 2020

Sir Bob Neill says that in the ‘grown-up public discussion’ that he hopes will take place after t...

WHITEHALL

Districts win in latest allocations

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020

Districts have won a significantly higher share of funding in the latest allocations of governmen...

BUSINESS

Districts warn of council tax and business rates hit

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2020

Some district councils are forecasting an overall reduction of 10% in council tax and business ra...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick moves to ease cash flow pressures

By Dan Peters | 16 April 2020

New measures to help ease immediate financial pressures faced by councils in England due to the c...

BUSINESS

Tesco defends dividends amid rate relief

By Michael Burton | 09 April 2020

Retail giant Tesco has defended its decision to pay £900m in dividends despite receiving up to £7...

BUSINESS RATES

Our Ofsted journey to outstanding

By Shaun Davies | 25 March 2020

Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services l...

BUSINESS RATES

Local government needs to 'hold the ring' on pooled public services' budgets

By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020

Shadow minister for local government Jim McMahon tells Heather Jameson it was irresponsible that ...

FINANCE

Winners and losers under a reformed council tax

By Michael Burton | 18 March 2020

A new study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says revaluation of the £31bn council tax...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2020: If this is a national crisis it's one many of us felt was already underway

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2020

Local agendas should prevail, according to chair of SIGOMA Sir Stephen Houghton – but he says the...

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Assistant Voids Repairs Manager

£51,093 - £54,129

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Voids Repairs Manager to support the Voids Repairs team Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Contract Lawyer

£45,647.00 to £47,966.00 per annum + £3,000 market supplement

We are looking for a qualified lawyer to join our friendly and supportive in-house legal team. Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

Chief Executive

£175,000 – 195,000 plus returning officer allowance

Gloucestershire is the envy of many and we’re looking for an exceptional new Chief Executive to take things to the next level Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council