Title

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...

FINANCE

Getting to the business end

By Dan Peters | 31 August 2016

Time is fast approaching on the issue of business rates retention, and local government has a lot...

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

Head of Economy and Environment

£107,075 - £111,522

Dumfries and Galloway Council is ambitious for our region. Apply for this job

Dumfries & Galloway Council

Assistant Director Transport and Infrastructure

£115,958 - £120,407

Dumfries and Galloway Council is ambitious for our region. Apply for this job

Dumfries & Galloway Council

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

Head of Economy and Environment

£107,075 - £111,522

Dumfries and Galloway Council is ambitious for our region. Apply for this job

Dumfries & Galloway Council

Assistant Director Transport and Infrastructure

£115,958 - £120,407

Dumfries and Galloway Council is ambitious for our region. Apply for this job

Dumfries & Galloway Council