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WHITEHALL
Government climbdown possible over revaluation
By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017
The Government has cooled on its wish to move from five-yearly to three-yearly business rate reva...
FINANCE
Javid: Attendance allowance will not be part of rates reforms
By Sam Clayden | 19 January 2017
Attendance allowance will not be devolved to local government as part of 100% business rate reten...
BUSINESS
White Van Man on . . . rates bills
18 January 2017
They used to say the best way to dine out in Britain was to have a full English brekkie three tim...
FINANCE
100% rates retention Bill revealed
By Dan Peters | 13 January 2017
Much-anticipated framework legislation that will pave the way for local government to retain all ...
WHITEHALL
Councils resolute against NHS charity status claims
By Dan Peters | 10 January 2017
Councils are expected to stand firm as they hit back against NHS trusts’ latest arguments for why...
FINANCE
Lobbyists' threat to scrapping of business rate discount
By Dan Peters | 10 January 2017
Charity lobbyists stand in the way of scrapping the automatic business rates discount given to th...
FINANCE
DCLG admits blame for 'broken' appeals system
By Dan Peters | 05 January 2017
A senior civil servant has admitted his department is to blame for the ‘broken’ business rates ap...
FINANCE
Porter: Rates retention will end in tears
By Dan Peters | 05 January 2017
The move to 100% business rates retention will ‘end in tears,’ the chairman of the Local Governme...
FINANCE
'Long-term national solution' still needed to solve social care crisis
By Dan Peters | 15 December 2016
The sector and experts have argued that the announcement that an extra £900m will be made availab...
FINANCE
A bumpy ride for the sector
By Heather Jameson | 13 December 2016
From Bowie to Brexit and bed-blocking, 2016 has been a rollercoaster year. Heather Jameson skips ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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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
- 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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