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Councils apologise for rebate errors

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2022

Swale BC has apologised for taking money out of the accounts of direct debit holders while Leeds ...

COUNCIL TAX

Councils need radical thinking at a time of crisis

By Professor Richard Murphy | 12 April 2022

Professor Richard Murphy says councils need to cooperate to tackle the multiple crises faced by c...

COUNCIL TAX

Cost of living crisis risks leaving levelling up 'dead on arrival'

By William Eichler | 07 April 2022

The Government’s levelling up agenda could be undermined by a deepening North-South divide exacer...

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Councils take up care precept to boost income

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2022

Almost all eligible councils are set to raise the adult social care precept on their council tax ...

FINANCE

Government needs to 'get a grip' on council tax rebate, says Betts

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on the council tax rebate scheme, the chair of the levelling...

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1.3m families to miss out on council tax rebate

By Chris Mahony | 28 March 2022

Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) figures suggest that around 1.3m families risk missing out...

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak's statement misses the mark for the most vulnerable

By Joanne Pitt | 25 March 2022

The Government has made this mini budget more about political gestures than effecting real change...

COUNCIL TAX

A cruel April looms

By Dave Innes | 22 March 2022

Even if support from the chancellor falls short, this is a time when councils still have an abili...

FINANCE

Council tax increases to add to 'harsh squeeze' on living standards

By William Eichler | 11 March 2022

Households that are already experiencing a squeeze on their finances are to be hit by increases i...

FINANCE

Council tax reform call as budgets passed

By Dan Peters | 04 March 2022

A senior sector figure has called for council tax reform as local authorities continued to pass t...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

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