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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

WHITEHALL

Rates retention scrutinised

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2015

The impact of 100% business rates retention on English council finances will be examined in a new...

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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