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WHITEHALL

Academisation could cost councils £320m

By Dan Peters | 23 September 2016

The cost to council taxpayers of converting all schools to academies could be as high as £320m, n...

BUSINESS

LGA calls for end to rates loophole

By Laura Sharman | 21 September 2016

Councils are being forced to write off millions of pounds in unpaid business rates due to a legal...

BUSINESS

Rates relief scheme slammed as 'spin- doctoring' exercise

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016

Private sector bosses have accused the Welsh Government of the ‘worst form of spin-doctoring’ aft...

BUSINESS

Moment of truth

By Norma Atlay | 21 September 2016

Local government faces two crucial deadline dates in the next few weeks, says Norma Atlay

WHITEHALL

Calls for unity over business rates plans

By Sam Clayden | 21 September 2016

Senior local government figures have made a last-minute plea for the sector to unite ahead of nex...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Devolution responsibilities must be funded 'outside business rates system'

By Sam Clayden | 15 September 2016

Senior councillors have called for responsibilities handed down through devolution deals to be fu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Will Cameron be remembered for his domestic legacy?

By Michael Burton | 14 September 2016

Devolution, the 'Big Society', welfare reform or academies - what will David Cameron be remembere...

WHITEHALL

Authorities set out sustainability plans

By Sam Clayden | 14 September 2016

Cash-strapped councils in the South East have outlined strategies to become financially sustainab...

WHITEHALL

Counties and districts unveil unified business rates vision

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2016

Counties and districts have today agreed a shared vision for localised business rates as the sect...

FINANCE

The inside line on business rates

By Sandra Dinneen | 31 August 2016

Sandra Dinneen reflects on her role in the LGA/DCLG business rates steering group and explains th...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council