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WHITEHALL
Academisation could cost councils £320m
By Dan Peters | 23 September 2016
The cost to council taxpayers of converting all schools to academies could be as high as £320m, n...
BUSINESS
LGA calls for end to rates loophole
By Laura Sharman | 21 September 2016
Councils are being forced to write off millions of pounds in unpaid business rates due to a legal...
BUSINESS
Rates relief scheme slammed as 'spin- doctoring' exercise
By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016
Private sector bosses have accused the Welsh Government of the ‘worst form of spin-doctoring’ aft...
BUSINESS
Moment of truth
By Norma Atlay | 21 September 2016
Local government faces two crucial deadline dates in the next few weeks, says Norma Atlay
WHITEHALL
Calls for unity over business rates plans
By Sam Clayden | 21 September 2016
Senior local government figures have made a last-minute plea for the sector to unite ahead of nex...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Devolution responsibilities must be funded 'outside business rates system'
By Sam Clayden | 15 September 2016
Senior councillors have called for responsibilities handed down through devolution deals to be fu...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Will Cameron be remembered for his domestic legacy?
By Michael Burton | 14 September 2016
Devolution, the 'Big Society', welfare reform or academies - what will David Cameron be remembere...
WHITEHALL
Authorities set out sustainability plans
By Sam Clayden | 14 September 2016
Cash-strapped councils in the South East have outlined strategies to become financially sustainab...
WHITEHALL
Counties and districts unveil unified business rates vision
By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2016
Counties and districts have today agreed a shared vision for localised business rates as the sect...
FINANCE
The inside line on business rates
By Sandra Dinneen | 31 August 2016
Sandra Dinneen reflects on her role in the LGA/DCLG business rates steering group and explains th...
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Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
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You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
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