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FINANCE
Our new beginning is here – let's not make a meal of it
By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2021
There are some major hurdles ahead, says Heather Jameson. 'Government’s quick fixes – to raise co...
SOCIAL CARE
Scottish councils call for fair funding to avoid 'damaging consequences'
By Laura Sharman | 12 January 2021
Council leaders in Scotland have called for an end to small ring-fenced pots of funding and no ca...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Starmer demands halt to 'absurd' council tax rises
By Martin Ford | 11 January 2021
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for central government to increase funding for local author...
FINANCE
Councils grapple with multi-million pound budget deficits
By Martin Ford | 06 January 2021
Councils are mulling service cuts and council tax rises as they attempt to balance next year's bu...
FINANCE
Urban councils' fears over debt recovery rules
By Martin Ford | 22 December 2020
Urban councils have voiced concern over new rules that could prevent them from recovering council...
FINANCE
Questions over settlement boost
By Martin Ford | 21 December 2020
The scale of the increase in core funding in the local government finance settlement claimed by m...
SOCIAL CARE
Council taxpayers to 'pay more and get less'
By Martin Ford | 03 December 2020
Local authorities have been left in the unenviable position of raising taxes in an effort to bala...
COUNCIL TAX
Tewkesbury puts its customers in control
By Graeme Simpson | 02 December 2020
Graeme Simpson explains why Tewkesbury BC is changing to a new digital platform to transform the...
BUSINESS RATES
A mixed bag for councils
By Bob Neill | 02 December 2020
While Sir Bob Neill says there was much in the Spending Review to applaud, ‘what’s ultimately nee...
BUSINESS RATES
There's not enough votes in funding councils
By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2020
'Whatever the finance settlement brings, it will not be enough', says Heather Jameson. 'Councils ...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
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