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Where next for council budgets under siege?

By Norma Atlay | 14 March 2017

Government policies have done little to ease budget pressures. Norma Atlay asks whether it is tim...

FINANCE

Evaluating rate revaluations

By Alex Jones | 14 March 2017

Alex Jones urges the Government to move quickly to ensure the business rates system is fairer, mo...

FINANCE

Scots' local government funding 'uncertain'

By Mark Conrad | 14 March 2017

The funding outlook for local government in Scotland remains uncertain and raises questions about...

FINANCE

We need to talk about the state of the state

By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2017

We are trying to pay for public services with a tax system based on property and full-time employ...

FINANCE

Setting a strategy for the finance revolution

By Jo Killian | 09 March 2017

Local authorities must not wait for further details on business rates retention before developing...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Chancellor announces rescue package for care

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled his final Spring Budget, offering a £2bn cash boost for social...

FINANCE

Budget 2017: Hammond announces £435m business rate package

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2017

Local authorities will be able to access a £300m fund in order to ease business rate revaluation ...

FINANCE

Gearing up for the rate debate

By James Maker | 08 March 2017

James Maker outlines the importance of county authorities in achieving a balanced business rate s...

FINANCE

How business rate reforms will hit councils

By David Phillips | 08 March 2017

David Phillips examines the drawbacks of proposed reforms to the business rates system

FINANCE

The revaluation row is a harbinger of controversies to come

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2017

Michael Burton warns revaluation raises wider questions as to whether the current incentive to in...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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