WHITEHALL

Budget business rates bolt from blue 'spooks' sector

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2016

Local government has been ‘spooked’ by the chancellor’s business rate changes despite Whitehall c...

FINANCE

Bang for your buck

By Bob Neill | 22 March 2016

Devolution of business rates are on the horizon. Bob Neill says this is now an ideal time for loc...

WHITEHALL

Rate relief compensation 'nigh on impossible'

By Sam Clayden | 18 March 2016

The Government’s plans to reimburse local government for raising the threshold for small business...

FINANCE

Budget 2016: Business rates blow for local government

By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2016

Local government faced a further potential blow to its finances in the Budget with the news that ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2016: New mayors as 'devolution revolution takes hold'

By Dan Peters | 16 March 2016

New elected mayors for English counties and southern cities have been announced by chancellor Geo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Weak link between localism and economic growth

By Dr Paul Greenhalgh | 16 March 2016

When business rate retention was first introduced in 2013 it had two underlying policy objectives...

BUSINESS

The road less travelled

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2016

As local government hits a crossroads, Heather Jameson talks to councillor David Hodge about the ...

FINANCE

LGA seeks rates distribution deal

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an exploration of sub-national distribution...

BUSINESS

Fewer services for more council tax

By Paul Dossett | 14 March 2016

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, looks at what the sector can expect ...

WHITEHALL

Councils sign up to social care precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 March 2016

Most local authorities in England have taken advantage of the Government’s new social care precep...

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Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

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West Lindsey District Council is at a pivotal moment in its journey. Apply for this job

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Asbestos Delivery Manager

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Royal Greenwich is a borough known for its modern, high-quality services, and vibrant, diverse communities Apply for this job

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