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FINANCE

Labour looks to overhaul 'not fit for purpose' council tax

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018

Labour is considering a range of options to fund local authorities as part of an overhaul of a co...

COUNCIL TAX

Westminster proposes 'voluntary' council tax scheme

By William Eichler | 12 February 2018

Westminster City Council has proposed to freeze council tax and instead invite those in the most ...

FINANCE

The MJ/LGiU finance survey: The balancing act continues

By Dan Peters | 06 February 2018

Children's services has emerged as the new biggest risk facing the sector, overtaking adult socia...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Fund the biggest pressures nationally and the rest through a progressive local tax

By Paul Wheeler | 06 February 2018

It is time we broke our fixation with Brexit and focused on issues of real concern, writes Paul W...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government was warned of fears over Northamptonshire's finances

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2018

Northamptonshire CC warned the Government it was facing a structural funding deficit years before...

FINANCE

Burnham settles on £7 precept

By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2018

Greater Manchester’s directly-elected mayor, Andy Burnham, will charge households an average of £...

FINANCE

Mayor defends £11 tax precept

By Mark Conrad | 25 January 2018

West Midlands mayor Andy Street yesterday defended his proposal for an £11 council tax precept af...

WHITEHALL

Districts call for council tax limit increase

By Dan Peters | 16 January 2018

Districts have called for the council tax cap to be increased so they can raise an extra £9m.

COUNCIL TAX

Local authorities left with 'no choice' but to increase council tax

By Laura Sharman | 15 January 2018

The Local Government Association (LGA) has insisted its members have been left with 'no choice' b...

FINANCE

Burnham under pressure to limit tax

By Mark Conrad | 12 January 2018

Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, is under pressure to limit his council tax precept.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Education and Inclusion

£120,901

Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job

Wigan Council

Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £78,510 p.a. (pay award pending)

Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

We’re seeking an inspiring, strategic leader... Apply for this job

Central Bedfordshire

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