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WHITEHALL
Business rate return could be 'unfair' for counties
By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2016
The ‘well-intentioned’ policy of business rate retention could end up being unfair in two-tier ar...
WHITEHALL
Rate retention to be put under scrutiny
By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016
Business rates retention will come under further scrutiny with a report to be produced by the Nat...
WHITEHALL
Where next for devolution?
By Simon Goacher | 10 August 2016
Will government demands for elected mayors in devolution deals survive in the post-Brexit shake-u...
WHITEHALL
Business as usual?
By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016
Serious concerns still remain over the logistics of business rates redistribution. Finance expert...
FINANCE
Shire business rates fears prompt joint intervention
By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016
Finance directors in two-tier areas have parked their rivalries to launch a surprise intervention...
WHITEHALL
Councils and pressure group clash over tax
By Tom Bridge | 09 August 2016
Campaigners have called for the ‘abolition’ of stamp duty despite pressure from councils for grea...
FINANCE
'Partial reset' plan for business rate retention is mooted
By Tom Bridge | 02 August 2016
A ‘compromise’ for how 100% business rates retention will work is close to being agreed by local ...
FINANCE
Porter: Attendance allowance is business rates deal-breaker
By Sam Clayden | 22 July 2016
Local Government Association chairman Gary Porter has warned Whitehall that forcing local authori...
FINANCE
Advisory group holds first meeting on rate retention
By Dan Peters | 20 July 2016
The group established to advise ministers on 100% business rates retention has met for the first ...
FINANCE
More questions than answers
By Cllr Nick Forbes | 20 July 2016
Business rates retention goes further than simply a rethink of local government finances and more...
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We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
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- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
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