LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Tensions set to ignite among councils over rates reforms

By Dan Peters | 20 October 2015

Tensions could erupt between local government tiers in the wake of chancellor George Osborne’s an...

BUSINESS

Scottish councils to gain business rates powers

By Thomas Bridge | 16 October 2015

Scottish councils are to be given powers to cut business rates at the end of the month.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The deal appeal

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

The chancellor’s devolution of business rates to local government has galvanised the sector, but ...

BUSINESS

A devolution conundrum

By Ben Page | 14 October 2015

Ben Page analyses George Osborne's latest announcements on business rates and examines whether lo...

FINANCE

Northamptonshire's plight is a message for the sector

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

For anyone who joined local government in the last 10 to 15 years, section 114 notices are a less...

HEALTH

Rates reform is risking house of cards collapse

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

Whitehall must demonstrate it is genuinely devolving powers instead of just passing on cuts, a se...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Redistribution to 'remain important' in new system

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2015

The Government has pledged to work with local government, businesses and other parties to design ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Corbyn must listen on elected mayors

By Alex Thomson | 09 October 2015

Life is studded with ephemeral moments that need to be grasped, writes chief executive of Localis...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Dawes wants devo offers that cannot be refused

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2015

The Department of Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) permanent secretary has told council ...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Rates reforms could put sector in 'straitjacket'

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2015

The Society of Local Authority Chief Executive’s finance policy spokesman has suggested chancello...

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Carbon and Net Zero Manager

£47,754 - £50,788

To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Assistant Director of City Transport

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Assistant Director of City Sustainability

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council