FINANCE

Why it's time to speak with a single voice

By Sam Clayden | 12 January 2016

As respected academic Colin Copus launched a Councillor Commission, De Montfort University’s Loca...

FINANCE

Solution for the revolution

By David Phillips | 12 January 2016

Ongoing changes to the way councils in England are funded are genuinely revolutionary. They bring...

FINANCE

A new tax for a new era

By Paul Wheeler | 12 January 2016

Paul Wheeler calls on councils to work more closely with businesses to campaign for new taxes tha...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . council tax

12 January 2016

Get ready for the great council tax rip-off this year.

FINANCE

Councils better debt collectors than HMRC and DWP

By Thomas Bridge | 08 January 2016

Councils are treating people better than central government when chasing debt, according to suppo...

FINANCE

Social care precept will 'tie authorities in knots'

By Sam Clayden | 07 January 2016

The 2% social care tax precept will create unnecessary bureaucracy, a respected finance director ...

FINANCE

LGA: 475k homes approved by councils still unfinished

By Thomas Bridge | 07 January 2016

Almost 500,000 homes have been granted planning permission by councils but are yet to be built, r...

FINANCE

Council tax falls by 8%

By Dan Peters | 04 January 2016

The average band D council tax bill fell by eight per cent between 2010/11 and 2015/16, new resea...

FINANCE

Integration cash and council tax freeze in settlement

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2015

Local authorities in Scotland will receive £250m from the NHS as part of a ‘radical reform to the...

FINANCE

Cities need more control over finances

By Louise McGough | 16 December 2015

Following the announcement of healthcare devolution pilots in London, Louise McGough explains why...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy

£95,050 - £105,438 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

£73,755-82,065 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Strategy

£59,057 - £65,296

Join our new organisation as Head of Transport Strategy to connect a whole region for transformational impact. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority