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FINANCE

Gearing up for the rate debate

By James Maker | 08 March 2017

James Maker outlines the importance of county authorities in achieving a balanced business rate s...

FINANCE

How business rate reforms will hit councils

By David Phillips | 08 March 2017

David Phillips examines the drawbacks of proposed reforms to the business rates system

FINANCE

The revaluation row is a harbinger of controversies to come

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2017

Michael Burton warns revaluation raises wider questions as to whether the current incentive to in...

FINANCE

Councils may lose out on growth after 100% rates retention

By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017

Councils on the cusp of redistribution thresholds after 100% business rates retention could be di...

FINANCE

London rate rises to top up the North

By James Evison | 06 March 2017

London councils’ business rate tariffs are to rise by £400m to £730m a year, to top up income els...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MPs call for rates and LEP reviews

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2017

MPs have called for separate government reviews of local enterprise partnerships (LEP) and the bu...

BUSINESS

Finding the best way to commercialise

By Philip Monaghan | 02 March 2017

Philip Monaghan argues that income generation with a social purpose is the best way for local aut...

FINANCE

Concerns over VOA's ability to manage 'deluge' of rates appeals

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Council treasurers have questioned whether the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be able to cope...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Bringing people along with us

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

In his first public interview since taking over the helm at think-tank NLGN, Adam Lent speaks to ...

WHITEHALL

Government to look again at rates revaluation

By William Eichler | 23 February 2017

Sajid Javid has promised to work with the chancellor to support the small businesses that will be...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director for Place

£148,609 per annum, plus benefits

As our Executive Director for Place, you will lead an outward looking and forward-thinking place-shaping agenda. Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Director: Place and Infrastructure Delivery

£100,289 to £109,445 per annum

South Gloucestershire is changing things for good. Apply for this job

South Gloucestershire Council

Assistant Director, Development Management and Environment

£90k

Newham is entering an ambitious new chapter Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

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