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WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Jenrick admits no science behind flooding threshold
By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has admitted there is no science behind a threshold tha...
FINANCE
Council tax to rise by 3.7% on average
By Laura Sharman | 06 March 2020
The average council tax bill is expected to increase by 3.7% in 2020/21, new analysis has revealed.
COUNCIL TAX
Westminster's vision for the 2020s
By Rachael Robathan | 04 March 2020
Rachael Robathan outlines Westminster City Council’s vision for the City, with climate and enviro...
FINANCE
Council votes for climate change referendum
By Dan Peters | 02 March 2020
Warwick DC has voted to hold a referendum on a 34.2% rise in its share of council tax to fund a c...
FINANCE
Calm prevails despite tough times
By Gary Fielding | 25 February 2020
A lack of clarity on funding, including on temporary monies for social care and SEND beyond 31 Ma...
WHITEHALL
Extra council tax bands call
By Michael Burton | 24 February 2020
Former Treasury chief secretary David Gauke has called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to add additiona...
FINANCE
Finance settlement pulled for new terror law
By Dan Peters | 11 February 2020
Tomorrow’s local government finance settlement has been pulled to make way for emergency legislat...
FINANCE
Retention split negotiations founder on district fears
By Martin Ford | 10 February 2020
Talks over future division of business rates foundered over fears district councils could be left...
FINANCE
'Hidden cuts' in Scottish Budget
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2020
Council leaders have complained about ‘hidden cuts’ in a Scottish Budget that will deliver £11.3b...
FINANCE
'Stop kicking us three steps back'
By Dan Peters | 05 February 2020
Our annual local government finance survey shows most councils are planning to raise council tax ...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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