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FINANCE
Business rates retention pilots come under fire
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2020
Piloting of business rates retention has been criticised by local government treasurers.
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: 100% business rates retention could be back on agenda
By Dan Peters | 07 January 2020
Full retention of business rates could shoot back up the agenda as part of a long-awaited Governm...
FINANCE
NHS business rates claim rejected by High Court
By Martin Ford | 12 December 2019
Councils have successfully defended a claim for billions of pounds of tax relief for NHS trusts.
BUSINESS RATES
Friday the 13th
By Tony Kirkham | 04 December 2019
Friday the 13th is usually seen as an unlucky day, says Tony Kirkham - but he hopes the next one...
BUSINESS RATES
One third of 2017 Scottish revaluation appeals unresolved
By Martin Ford | 28 November 2019
Almost three quarters of business rates revaluation appeals in Scotland have so far resulted in n...
FINANCE
Councils should be leading the queue for reinvestment
By Cllr Nick Forbes | 27 November 2019
What does the LGA's Labour Group want from a new Government on local finance? Councils' funding m...
SOCIAL CARE
Deliver the funds we need to excel
By Cllr Mike Haines | 27 November 2019
What does the LGA Independent Group want a new Government to deliver on local finances? National ...
FINANCE
Our hope is for financial independence
By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 27 November 2019
Conservative councillors are working hard to secure a strong Conservative majority in Parliament ...
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 ...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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