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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

'We are arguing about a system that's just flawed'

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2019

Sir Steve Houghton talks to Ann McGauran about the funding challenges faced by metropolitan distr...

WHITEHALL

Fielding suggests return to revenue support grant

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2019

The president of the Society of County Treasurers, Gary Fielding, has suggested local government ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Is there a better way for business rates?

By Gary Fielding | 19 November 2019

How keen should councils be to bind themselves to a business rates tax that appears to be in demi...

FINANCE

Business rate cut means big questions over funding

By Michael Burton | 19 November 2019

Does the future lie in grant funding or business rates retention? Whatever the outcome of the ele...

BUSINESS RATES

Maybe it's a fresh start for local government

By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2019

Would the demise of business rates be such a bad thing for local government, asks Heather Jameson

FINANCE

We need 10-year settlements, LGA chairman says

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2019

Local government should have 10-year financial settlements to be able to forward plan properly, t...

FINANCE

Surge in number of council tax fraud cases

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019

The number of council tax fraud cases uncovered by local authorities increased by a fifth over th...

BUSINESS RATES

Boris Johnson promises business rates cuts

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Confederation of British Industry annual conference today t...

FINANCE

Just a lull in the funding storm?

By David Phillips | 13 November 2019

David Phillips examines the choices the next Government will face, including whether (and how muc...

SOCIAL CARE

How are we going to make spending vows a reality?

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2019

As the main political parties toss around their policy promises and spending pledges, they face a...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy 

£108,842

Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.  Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

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