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FINANCE
Council tax increases to add to 'harsh squeeze' on living standards
By William Eichler | 11 March 2022
Households that are already experiencing a squeeze on their finances are to be hit by increases i...
FINANCE
Council tax reform call as budgets passed
By Dan Peters | 04 March 2022
A senior sector figure has called for council tax reform as local authorities continued to pass t...
BUSINESS RATES
Closing the 'them and us' housing divide
By Cllr Judy Pearce | 02 March 2022
The decision to close a tax loophole that allows second homeowners to avoid paying council tax or...
FINANCE
Government issues direct debit plea
By Martin Ford | 24 February 2022
The Government has urged households to arrange direct debits to ease the pressure of council tax ...
COUNCIL TAX
The golden chance to make digital strides
By Rachael Walker | 23 February 2022
Rachael Walker looks at the systems challenges ahead for councils as they gear up to distribute t...
COUNCIL TAX
I crave the days when our annual financial cycle was just that
22 February 2022
Tracy Bingham realises the world of finance directors and their work is only going to get more un...
FINANCE
Newport reverses tax hike
By Martin Ford | 21 February 2022
The city council has bowed to public pressure to reduce a council tax increase for the coming year.
COUNCIL TAX
Universal Credit would be better delivery vehicle for energy bills support
By Deven Ghelani | 17 February 2022
Universal Credit has the data on those likely to need support with energy bills and would be a mo...
FINANCE
Tax rebates - a never-ending task for finance teams?
By Adele Taylor | 15 February 2022
Issuing council tax rebates to alleviate soaring energy costs sounds simple enough until you star...
COUNCIL TAX
Delay warning on energy bill support
15 February 2022
The Government has been warned an ‘enormous’ number of council tax payers not using direct debit ...
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Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£145,000 per annum
Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
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