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HOUSING
Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain
By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021
Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Social care plan is quickly losing its sheen
16 September 2021
The Government has a plan for asset protection but still does not have a proper plan for social c...
FINANCE
LGA backs rates revaluation reforms
By Martin Ford | 27 August 2021
The Local Government Association has backed more frequent business rates revaluations in its resp...
BUSINESS
Welsh Government looks at holiday home reforms
By Naomi Larsson | 26 August 2021
Holiday home owners in Wales could be charged the full amount of business rates amid claims peopl...
FINANCE
Tax 'loophole' costs councils £110m
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021
New research suggests business rates relief for holiday lets is currently worth £110m a year.
FINANCE
Business rates appeals to cost £1bn
By Martin Ford | 06 August 2021
Councils in England are braced for a £1.2bn loss as result of business rates appeals this year.
BUSINESS RATES
Making the most of business rates
By Paul Hilsdon | 02 August 2021
Paul Hilsdon highlights issues councils should look at when they consider whether they are maximi...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
It's only a win if everyone succeeds
27 July 2021
For SIGOMA members – unitary and metropolitan councils across England – funding service fairly is...
FINANCE
MPs call for urgent finance reforms
By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2021
Councils should be given more flexibility to raise their own taxes and social care funding urgent...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021
Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
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