ECONOMIC GROWTH

Weak link between localism and economic growth

By Dr Paul Greenhalgh | 16 March 2016

When business rate retention was first introduced in 2013 it had two underlying policy objectives...

BUSINESS

The road less travelled

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2016

As local government hits a crossroads, Heather Jameson talks to councillor David Hodge about the ...

FINANCE

LGA seeks rates distribution deal

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an exploration of sub-national distribution...

BUSINESS

Fewer services for more council tax

By Paul Dossett | 14 March 2016

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, looks at what the sector can expect ...

WHITEHALL

Councils sign up to social care precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 March 2016

Most local authorities in England have taken advantage of the Government’s new social care precep...

BUSINESS

Council's land sale will create 2,800 new homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

Telford & Wrekin Council is to sell off land owned by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in a...

FINANCE

'Financial failure' under spotlight in second probe

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

The future financial sustainability of councils will be thrust back into the spotlight after the ...

HEALTH

Fears over 'unintended results' of rate retention

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

Local government has called for assurances that the sector will not be heavily hit by appeals und...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sector calls for power to raise business rates

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

Local authority representatives have called for extended powers to raise the multiplier as part o...

HEALTH

NHS rate relief demands 'unfounded'

By MJ reporter | 01 March 2016

Applications for mandatory business rate relief from NHS trusts claiming they are charities are ‘...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Medical Officer of Health

Approximately USD $140,000

Peel Region serves more than 1.5 million residents... Apply for this job

Regional Municipality of Peel