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LONDON COUNCILS

Business rates pilot payout proves costly to the sector

By Michael Burton | 12 April 2018

Local authorities are missing out on millions of pounds because of an £870m cash boost to busines...

WHITEHALL

Government could intervene in tier splits row

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2018

The Government could be left to intervene to settle the thorny issue of business rates tier split...

WHITEHALL

Two-tier split issue to be decided

By Dan Peters | 04 April 2018

Work to thrash out how two-tier areas will split the cash from 75% business rates retention is ex...

BUSINESS

LGA seeks cash to defend legal claim

By Dan Peters | 04 April 2018

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking financial support from across the sector as it ...

WHITEHALL

Details of ministry error will come in the summer, says Sunak

By Mark Conrad | 27 March 2018

Local government minister Rishi Sunak has said a breakdown of £36m in overpayments made to 28 aut...

WHITEHALL

Senior figures united in bid for increased sector funding

By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 20 March 2018

Local government bodies have discussed jointly lobbying ministers over much-needed investment ami...

WHITEHALL

IFS implores action over growing social care funding chasm

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2018

The Government will need to scrap its funding reforms, significantly boost top-ups or centralise ...

WHITEHALL

Javid orders review after second finance mistake

By Mark Conrad | 20 March 2018

The Government has ordered a review after being forced to admit a second mistake in as many month...

WHITEHALL

Chancellor misses yet another opportunity

By Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2018

Steve Houghton says time is fast running out for local government finance.

WHITEHALL

Hammond offers little respite for council finances

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2018

Council finances were offered little respite in chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement.

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council