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FINANCE
Business rates appeals process in 'disarray'
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2017
The Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) new business rates appeals process is in ‘disarray,’ council ...
FINANCE
Officers back call for extra cash from rates retention
By Dan Peters | 27 September 2017
Senior officers have backed Local Government Association (LGA) calls for any extra cash from 100%...
WHITEHALL
Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector
By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017
As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...
FINANCE
Scots welcome ALEOs decision
By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017
Scottish councils have welcomed government plans to give ‘further consideration’ to proposals to ...
FINANCE
'Whitehall is committed to full rates retention'
By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017
Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the Government is ‘still fully committed to p...
BUSINESS RATES
Javid's renewed rally for devo
By EXCLUSIVE By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2017
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has urged council leaders to ‘put the party politics aside’ for...
WHITEHALL
Name and shame threat hangs over councils
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2017
Councils that fail to get business rates relief schemes in place by the beginning of next month c...
WHITEHALL
Jones: Government fully committed to rates retention
By Dan Peters | 14 September 2017
Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the Government is ‘still fully committed to p...
FINANCE
IFS: How views of local government finance vary across councils
By David Phillips | 13 September 2017
David Phillips looks analyses the results of the IFS's latest business rates report.
FINANCE
Will 100% business rates deliver benefits?
By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017
Fresh analysis questions whether 100% business rates retention would actually benefit councils. M...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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