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COUNCIL TAX

Budget: Expect plenty of smoke and mirrors politics

By Zoe Billingham | 27 February 2024

The sector should expect more tax cutting smoke and mirror solutions at this year’s Budget, says ...

WHITEHALL

Fresh wave of devolution could reduce regional inequalities, says report

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2024

An overhaul of the local government system and a fresh wave of devolution have been put forward a...

COUNCIL TAX

Council rejects tax freeze offer

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2024

Argyll and Bute Council has become the first to reject the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze.

FINANCE

Brum proposes £300m cuts

By William Eichler | 20 February 2024

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council will cut spending on services by £300m to balance its books.

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken

By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024

Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...

COUNCIL TAX

Reform council tax to level up

By Henri Murison | 13 February 2024

Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediate...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Wales could drive agenda on council tax, report argues

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Wales could have a chance to deal with unfairness in the council tax system and drive the agenda ...

FINANCE

A hike too far?

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2024

The Government has allowed some authorities to hike council tax while refusing Somerset Council’s...

FINANCE

Councils push back budgets

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2024

Uncertainties over funding have forced councils to push back their budget-setting with the deadli...

FINANCE

Gove sheds light on productivity plans

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2024

Communities secretary Michael Gove has released further details of the Government's productivity ...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council