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WHITEHALL
Capital rates pilot a 'big risk' to sector
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016
London Councils is pushing ahead with plans for the capital to retain all of its income from busi...
FINANCE
Fear for councils over business rates appeals
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016
The risk of losing business rates appeals needs to be held at a national level, a senior local go...
FINANCE
£3m shortfall forces councils to consider merging
By Jamie Hailstone | 13 July 2016
Two district councils in Somerset are facing a combined budget shortfall of more than £3m by 2020...
WHITEHALL
Devolution still the way under May – Clark
By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016
Local government will be ‘vital’ in new prime minister Theresa May’s premiership, communities sec...
FINANCE
Forbes: Business rates discussion core to sector future
By Dan Peters | 07 July 2016
The discussion about how 100% business rates retention will work is fundamental to the future of ...
HEALTH
Lamb warns of prevention 'scandal'
By Sam Clayden | 07 July 2016
Taking money from preventative and mental health services is a ‘scandal of our time’ and the cons...
FINANCE
Clark launches business rate consultation
By Laura Sharman | 05 July 2016
Councils have been urged to ‘shape their financial future’ as communities secretary Greg Clark la...
FINANCE
Chiefs call for business rate rethink in face of Brexit
By Sam Clayden | 27 June 2016
Chief executives have called on the Government to rethink business rate retention after the UK de...
FINANCE
Brexit
By Sam Clayden | 24 June 2016
The referendum outcome split the population, thrust the country's economy in the air and led to a...
BUSINESS RATES
'Push for fiscal devo to survive'
By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2016
Local government must keep pushing for more fiscal devolution to survive financially, according t...
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- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
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
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
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