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WHITEHALL

Jones: Government fully committed to rates retention

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2017

Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the Government is ‘still fully committed to p...

FINANCE

IFS: How views of local government finance vary across councils

By David Phillips | 13 September 2017

David Phillips looks analyses the results of the IFS's latest business rates report.

FINANCE

Will 100% business rates deliver benefits?

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Fresh analysis questions whether 100% business rates retention would actually benefit councils. M...

FINANCE

Give councils the full fiscal tools to do the job

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Relying on business rates alone to replace RSG will require a heck of a lot of redistribution to ...

FINANCE

LGA tells Javid where he must spend extra rates cash

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has told communities secretary Sajid Javid how it thinks e...

BUSINESS RATES

IFS study casts doubt over backing for 100% business rate retention

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Senior councillors and directors have expressed scepticism that 100% business rates retention wil...

BUSINESS RATES

Leaders concerned over lack of devo progression

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 September 2017

Council leaders have called out the Government for not pushing ahead with its devolution agenda.

FINANCE

Pilots fail to soothe rates uncertainty

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

A lack of clarity on 100% business rates retention is fuelling growing concerns as resources get ...

FINANCE

Authorities invited to jointly apply for 100% rates retention pilots

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 September 2017

Local authorities in England have been invited to participate in a second round of 100% business ...

FINANCE

Scots make case for keeping business rates tax

By Dan Peters | 30 August 2017

A year-long review of business rates in Scotland has made 30 recommendations for reform but argue...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

We are looking to appoint our new Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council