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SOCIAL CARE
Don't lose the increased recognition due to a failure to fund services
By Paul O’Brien | 15 April 2020
It would be a tragedy for local government if an increased recognition of its role in keeping soc...
COUNCIL TAX
Tax needs a 'fundamental overhaul', says IfG
By Michael Burton | 15 April 2020
A combination of higher public spending due to coronavirus and rising social care costs means the...
COUNCIL TAX
Counties warn against a blanket council tax deferral scheme
By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2020
County councils have warned that a blanket council tax deferral scheme could create significant f...
COUNCIL TAX
We will be here for our residents every step of the way
By Cllr David Renard | 30 March 2020
David Renard outlines how Swindon BC’s rapid response to the public health emergency includes a p...
BUSINESS RATES
Our Ofsted journey to outstanding
By Shaun Davies | 25 March 2020
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services l...
FINANCE
Council tax reform must be part of the business rates review
By Michael Burton | 18 March 2020
Like it or not, once the review of business rates is under way, it is hard not to see council tax...
BUSINESS RATES
Local government needs to 'hold the ring' on pooled public services' budgets
By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020
Shadow minister for local government Jim McMahon tells Heather Jameson it was irresponsible that ...
FINANCE
Winners and losers under a reformed council tax
By Michael Burton | 18 March 2020
A new study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says revaluation of the £31bn council tax...
FINANCE
Government should grasp the council tax nettle
By David Phillips | 18 March 2020
Council tax needs to be revalued and should be reformed – and this government has both the ‘level...
WHITEHALL
Reforming council tax will help government level up
By Michael Burton | 17 March 2020
Reforming council tax will help the Government deliver its levelling up agenda for the Midlands a...
Head of Head of Rent Service
£79,119 - £82,368
This leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of rent across the Housing Revenue Account Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Head of Head of Rent Service
£79,119 - £82,368
This leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of rent across the Housing Revenue Account Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
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