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WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Jenrick admits no science behind flooding threshold

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has admitted there is no science behind a threshold tha...

FINANCE

Council tax to rise by 3.7% on average

By Laura Sharman | 06 March 2020

The average council tax bill is expected to increase by 3.7% in 2020/21, new analysis has revealed.

COUNCIL TAX

Westminster's vision for the 2020s

By Rachael Robathan | 04 March 2020

Rachael Robathan outlines Westminster City Council’s vision for the City, with climate and enviro...

FINANCE

Council votes for climate change referendum

By Dan Peters | 02 March 2020

Warwick DC has voted to hold a referendum on a 34.2% rise in its share of council tax to fund a c...

FINANCE

Calm prevails despite tough times

By Gary Fielding | 25 February 2020

A lack of clarity on funding, including on temporary monies for social care and SEND beyond 31 Ma...

WHITEHALL

Extra council tax bands call

By Michael Burton | 24 February 2020

Former Treasury chief secretary David Gauke has called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to add additiona...

FINANCE

Finance settlement pulled for new terror law

By Dan Peters | 11 February 2020

Tomorrow’s local government finance settlement has been pulled to make way for emergency legislat...

FINANCE

Retention split negotiations founder on district fears

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2020

Talks over future division of business rates foundered over fears district councils could be left...

FINANCE

'Hidden cuts' in Scottish Budget

By Dan Peters | 06 February 2020

Council leaders have complained about ‘hidden cuts’ in a Scottish Budget that will deliver £11.3b...

FINANCE

'Stop kicking us three steps back'

By Dan Peters | 05 February 2020

Our annual local government finance survey shows most councils are planning to raise council tax ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council