WHITEHALL
Progress on devolution 'too slow' - LGA vice-president
By Dan Peters | 16 June 2023
A Local Government Association vice-president has expressed ‘serious concerns about the Governmen...
FINANCE
Long-term solution sought to drainage board pressure
By Dan Peters | 12 June 2023
Councils are seeking a ‘long-term solution’ as internal drainage boards (IDB) warn increasing ene...
FINANCE
Inflation, finance and the future
By James Maker | 30 May 2023
Inflation may be coming down, but local government will still face some tricky decisions. James M...
BUSINESS
Call for removal of council tax prison threat
By Rachel Salveta | 24 May 2023
England should follow Scotland and Wales by removing the threat of prison for the non-payment of ...
FINANCE
Treasury defends council tax
By Martin Ford | 19 May 2023
A minister has defended council tax after MPs put forward a potential alternative.
FINANCE
Welsh Government to detail council tax reform later this year
By Paul Marinko | 03 May 2023
The Welsh Government has revealed it will announce details of its council tax reforms later this ...
WHITEHALL
Parish poll sparks fresh modernisation call
By Dan Peters | 28 April 2023
Ministers have been urged to ‘modernise the archaic 40-year-old system’ of parish polls after wha...
COUNCIL TAX
Council tax rises are set to continue
By Rob Whiteman | 18 April 2023
Given the economic outlook, even councils where tax has risen may still need to use reserves to b...
FINANCE
Labour pledges to freeze council tax
By Dan Peters | 30 March 2023
Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to spend £2.7bn freezing council tax for a y...
SOCIAL CARE
Going on the offensive to explain reality of council finances
By Phil Avery | 28 March 2023
With the current cost of living pressures facing residents, Phil Avery sets out why Swindon Counc...
Service Director Resources & Performance
Up to £123k + relocation
This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job
Director of Public Health
£112k-£117k
From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car
Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job
Service Director Resources & Performance
Up to £123k + relocation
This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job
Director of Public Health
£112k-£117k
From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job
Assistant Chief Fire Officer
£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car
Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
