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FINANCE

Council tax collection deficit hits £500m

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

Councils will need ‘additional help from taxpayers’ to balance their books, the Chartered Institu...

FINANCE

Consider the risks of terminating COVID support prematurely

By Rob Whiteman | 05 May 2021

Currently additional COVID support beyond June is in doubt. 'The uncertainty this poses for counc...

COUNCIL TAX

The funding puzzle stays unsolved

By Rob Whiteman | 24 March 2021

CIPFA's council tax data revealed the average council tax bills for band D properties in two regi...

FINANCE

Reining in the risks?

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2021

South Somerset DC takes an entrepreneurial approach that it says has turned it into a council tha...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum North: 'Business rates will be like Tudor beard tax'

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2021

A senior finance director has said ‘anachronistic’ business rates are ‘going in the direction of ...

FINANCE

A fresh look at the future of finance

By Philippa Watkins | 17 March 2021

Associate director, local government, at CIPFA-Penna Philippa Watkins shares the lessons learned ...

FINANCE

Plea for commitment to finance reform

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...

FINANCE

Council tax hits £2,000 barrier in two regions

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

The typical council tax bill for an average property in England’s north-east and south-west will ...

FINANCE

A tale of two Budgets?

By Heather Jameson | 09 March 2021

While the Budget delivered an economic quick fix, critics have highlighted its silence on support...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council