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SOCIAL CARE

Expect tax double whammy on residents to pay for social care

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 September 2021

After a long wait, the Government’s announcements offer nothing for local authorities or the care...

FINANCE

How to address tax arrears sustainably

By Paul Rudd | 29 September 2021

Civica's Paul Rudd discusses three steps councils can take when dealing with the pandemic’s impac...

HOUSING

Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain

By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021

Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...

FINANCE

IPPR calls for new 'proportional' property charge to replace council tax

By Paul Marinko | 20 September 2021

The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called for a new ‘proportional’ property tax t...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care plan is quickly losing its sheen

16 September 2021

The Government has a plan for asset protection but still does not have a proper plan for social c...

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax urgently needs updating

By Lorna Baxter | 14 September 2021

Lorna Baxter says that while council tax is not a broken tax it is one that 'urgently needs updat...

BUSINESS

Welsh Government looks at holiday home reforms

By Naomi Larsson | 26 August 2021

Holiday home owners in Wales could be charged the full amount of business rates amid claims peopl...

FINANCE

Counting the costs of council tax support

By Deven Ghelani | 17 August 2021

Council tax support scheme costs have grown by 16% in London during the pandemic. Deven Ghelani s...

PLANNING

The use of 'Primary Residence' restrictions and Housing Supply

By Gareth Pinwell | 16 August 2021

Gareth Pinwell believes primary residence restrictions will not operate in a way that resolves th...

FINANCE

Reflecting on our financial sustainability story

By Adele Taylor | 10 August 2021

Adele Taylor says that in a year when income, expenditure and support from central Government 'ha...

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

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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