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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...
FINANCE
Councils may lose out on growth after 100% rates retention
By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017
Councils on the cusp of redistribution thresholds after 100% business rates retention could be di...
FINANCE
London rate rises to top up the North
By James Evison | 06 March 2017
London councils’ business rate tariffs are to rise by £400m to £730m a year, to top up income els...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
MPs call for rates and LEP reviews
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2017
MPs have called for separate government reviews of local enterprise partnerships (LEP) and the bu...
BUSINESS
Finding the best way to commercialise
By Philip Monaghan | 02 March 2017
Philip Monaghan argues that income generation with a social purpose is the best way for local aut...
FINANCE
Concerns over VOA's ability to manage 'deluge' of rates appeals
By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017
Council treasurers have questioned whether the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be able to cope...
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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