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ECONOMIC GROWTH
How councils can reshape the future of high streets
By Leena Gillespie | 18 September 2020
Local authorities—many of whom are landlords — now have a unique opportunity to regenerate and t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The business rates system needs to go
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 18 September 2020
Today is the deadline for the call for evidence for the Treasury’s review of business rates. Rat...
FINANCE
Before reorganisation we need a clear view of the sector's core purpose
By Abdool Kara | 16 September 2020
How local government 'can sensibly be reorganised without a clear view of its core purpose (will ...
FINANCE
Retail chiefs call for more rate relief as Sunak considers tax hikes
By Michael Burton | 01 September 2020
Retail chiefs have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend business rate relief just as he plans t...
FINANCE
Taxing questions on a flawed system
By Martin Ford | 30 August 2020
The Treasury announced a call for evidence on business rates. Martin Ford speaks to experts about...
BUSINESS
Business rate revaluation postponed for two years
By Michael Burton | 22 July 2020
Ministers have postponed a revaluation of business rates until April 2023 and issued consultation...
BUSINESS RATES
It's time for a serious, adult conversation on future funding
14 July 2020
While the Government is right to caution against councils overexposing themselves on commercial i...
FINANCE
Think tank calls for sweeping reforms to local taxes
06 July 2020
A group of former Treasury special advisers have called for revaluation of the council tax and re...
WHITEHALL
Jenrick announces more cash, income compensation and tax delay
By Dan Peters | 02 July 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has announced more cash and new ways councils will be r...
SOCIAL CARE
Time to relax borrowing rules
By Michael Burton | 23 June 2020
An Institute for Fiscal Studies report on coronavirus regional variations paints a stark picture ...
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£86,537 – £95,898 plus benefits and relocation support
Premium jobThis is a new, pivotal and exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader to help shape York's future prosperity... Apply for this job
Service Manager - Multi Agency Child Protection Team
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead the future of multi-agency child protection in Cheshire East. Apply for this job
SEND Locality Manager
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Ready to lead and shape the future of SEND services? Apply for this job
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