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BUSINESS RATES
Local government needs to 'hold the ring' on pooled public services' budgets
By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020
Shadow minister for local government Jim McMahon tells Heather Jameson it was irresponsible that ...
FINANCE
Winners and losers under a reformed council tax
By Michael Burton | 18 March 2020
A new study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says revaluation of the £31bn council tax...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Budget 2020: If this is a national crisis it's one many of us felt was already underway
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2020
Local agendas should prevail, according to chair of SIGOMA Sir Stephen Houghton – but he says the...
WHITEHALL
Budget 2020: Councils compensated for rates bonanza
By Michael Burton | 11 March 2020
The Government has pledged to compensate local authorities for the entire loss of business rates ...
WHITEHALL
Budget 2020: Sunak reveals spending spree for first budget
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2020
New chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a Budget to end austerity, boost productivity and tackle ...
FINANCE
NHS trusts lodge business rates appeal
By Dan Peters | 25 February 2020
NHS trusts have applied for permission to appeal a High Court ruling that said they were not elig...
FINANCE
Whitfield questions 100% rates retention
By Dan Peters | 24 February 2020
A top council finance director has questioned the ability of 100% business rates retention to fun...
FINANCE
Business rates' broader debate
19 February 2020
Planning for financial uncertainty, robust data and timely information around business rates appe...
FINANCE
Retail with a sting in the tale
By Bob Kean | 19 February 2020
The decision to reduce the rateable value of Amazon’s Rugeley Fulfilment Centre has had a major l...
FINANCE
Retention split negotiations founder on district fears
By Martin Ford | 10 February 2020
Talks over future division of business rates foundered over fears district councils could be left...
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£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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