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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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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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