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Queen's Speech: 'levelling up' let down
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 25 May 2022
Sir Stephen Houghton says we must not see blame being levelled on those areas who are not able to...
BUSINESS RATES
The first steps towards fixing a damaged system?
By Heather Jameson | 11 May 2022
Local government will still be left to pick up the pieces of the cost of living crisis that the Q...
FINANCE
Queen's Speech: Business rates set for overhaul
By Martin Ford | 10 May 2022
It has been confirmed a ‘Non-Domestic Rating Bill’ will form part of the agenda during the next P...
PLANNING
New Bill to put beauty at the heart of planning, says Gove
By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2022
The Queen’s Speech is set to include a new bill to revamp planning and kick start housebuilding, ...
FINANCE
Labour urges Government to overhaul business rates
By Paul Marinko | 04 April 2022
Labour has said the Government must overhaul the business rates system to help businesses thrive ...
FINANCE
Sector set to clash over rates reform
By Dan Peters | 23 March 2022
A sector clash is threatening to erupt over business rates retention, with views split on the fut...
BUSINESS RATES
Closing the 'them and us' housing divide
By Cllr Judy Pearce | 02 March 2022
The decision to close a tax loophole that allows second homeowners to avoid paying council tax or...
FINANCE
Tax reforms offer solutions to finance flaws - report
By Martin Ford | 14 January 2022
Changes to the current system could resolve issues around sufficiency and unfairness, and support...
FINANCE
Will this year see lift-off for local government?
By Heather Jameson | 11 January 2022
If Mr Gove is to deliver the aims of levelling up, to strengthen local leadership, boost civic pr...
SOCIAL CARE
This settlement is very much a stop gap
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 December 2021
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton of SIGOMA says a ‘stopgap’ settlement with a welcome funding boost need...
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
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Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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