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FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs use poll to plea for fresh fiscal powers
By Dan Peters | 16 February 2016
Local government needs fiscal devolution and more powers to secure a financially sustainable futu...
WHITEHALL
'Encourage CAs to set funding formulae'
By Dan Peters | 16 February 2016
Combined authorities should be encouraged by the Government to set their own devolved local fundi...
WHITEHALL
Public health budgets facing further cuts
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 February 2016
Public health grants are to fall by almost 20% over the next five years, according to the latest ...
BUSINESS
Cautious welcome for rates retention plan
By Jamie Hailstone | 10 February 2016
Copeland BC’s directly-elected mayor has cautiously welcomed news his authority will be able to r...
FINANCE
LGA: business should benefit from retention
By Dan Peters | 10 February 2016
Businesses must see the benefits from the rates they pay in a world of 100% retention, the Local ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
IRRV warns against relief payout
By Dan Peters | 10 February 2016
The national body for local taxation professionals has advised councils not to pay out any claims...
WHITEHALL
Next rates revaluation 'most contentious yet'
By Michael Burton | 04 February 2016
The next revaluation of business rates on which local authority income will increasingly depend w...
HEALTH
MPs: Lack of fiscal devo is 'nonsensical'
By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2016
Devolving power without fiscal devolution is ‘utterly nonsensical,’ a new House of Commons report...
WHITEHALL
Committee mulling over 100% business rates retention plans
By MJ reporter | 03 February 2016
Local government finance experts have briefed MPs on the potential impact of proposals to allow c...
FINANCE
Councils 'punished' for low reserves
By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016
Councils that keep reserves low are being ‘punished’ as the sector is told it must now use them t...
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- 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'
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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