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COUNCIL TAX

The funding puzzle stays unsolved

By Rob Whiteman | 24 March 2021

CIPFA's council tax data revealed the average council tax bills for band D properties in two regi...

FINANCE

End to welfare support threatens council finances

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2021

Cutting off pandemic welfare support could lead to ‘disaster’ for families and local government f...

FINANCE

Building back better and fairer

By Cllr Oliver Ryan | 22 March 2021

Tameside MBC’s Budget and focus on Inclusive Growth offers a platform to work together to seize a...

FINANCE

Council tax hits £2,000 barrier in two regions

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

The typical council tax bill for an average property in England’s north-east and south-west will ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lord Heseltine calls for a cross-government approach to regeneration

By Ann McGauran | 10 March 2021

Lord Heseltine has put the case for a senior cross-departmental Cabinet minister and committee to...

FINANCE

A tale of two Budgets?

By Heather Jameson | 09 March 2021

While the Budget delivered an economic quick fix, critics have highlighted its silence on support...

COUNCIL TAX

Under pressure from many directions

By Michael Burton | 09 March 2021

Last week’s Budget made optimistic assumptions about post-pandemic costs that could mean cuts in ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Warwick to overhaul climate change plans

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2021

Warwick DC is to redraw its plans to tackle climate change after abandoning a green tax referendum.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Long-term funding for local government looks ominous

17 February 2021

In her first column for The MJ, and in her role as the incoming president of the Society of Count...

FINANCE

Budget should give more cash to councils, claims IFS

By Michael Burton | 16 February 2021

Next month’s Budget should allocate more funding for local government, health and education while...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer)

Competitive, with a package commensurate with experience

A career-defining leadership role in one of England’s most important new unitary authorities Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Counter Fraud and Trading Standards Manager

£62,766 - £69,984

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

Director of Housing

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Lead a housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. Apply for this job

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