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BUSINESS

Business rate relocalisation is just the start

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Local government needs a level playing field on devolved finances, with councils getting all the ...

FINANCE

Straight talking

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

The recent Queen’s Speech has promised huge implications for the sector. Heather Jameson examines...

FINANCE

Cities call for fiscal freedoms

By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2016

Cities will need more fiscal freedoms if they are to reach their full potential to deliver econom...

BUSINESS

Consulting business key in new system

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

Councils may have to change the entire way they consult after business rates are fully retained b...

WHITEHALL

'Essential' needs review must break status quo

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

The needs-based review being carried out as part of the move to business rates retention must rip...

HEALTH

Time is right for districts

By Allen Graham | 11 May 2016

With so much now at stake, Allen Graham says districts must be fully engaged with devolution, bus...

FINANCE

On a sure footing?

By Margaret Lee | 11 May 2016

With business rate devolution at the top of the local government agenda, Margret Lee questions th...

BUSINESS

Tensions over rate retention

By Dan Peters | 26 April 2016

As the sector awaits details of business rates retention, Dan Peters talks to Duncan Whitfield ab...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum 2016: Minister insists government will work with sector on rates retention

By Dan Peters | 22 April 2016

Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the new finance system will be designed in co...

WHITEHALL

Councils count the cost of forced academisation

19 April 2016

Council finance chiefs are attempting to work out the impact of forced academisation on their bus...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council