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COUNCIL TAX

Council tax bills to increase by an average of 4.5%

By Laura Sharman | 05 March 2019

Council tax bills are to rise by an average of 4.5% in England from April, according to the lates...

WHITEHALL

County treasurers urge London councils to hike council tax

By Chris Mahony | 04 March 2019

Inner London councils should increase their band D council tax ‘closer to the national average’ t...

FINANCE

Council's projected overspend more than doubles

By Naomi Larsson | 25 February 2019

Highland Council has warned of a £5.5m overspend this year, more than double the amount previousl...

COUNCIL TAX

Dorset to harmonise council tax

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2019

The new unitary Dorset Council has announced details of its harmonised council tax scheme.

FINANCE

Haringey officers in reserves warning

By Chris Mahony | 18 February 2019

Officers in Haringey LBC have warned that the Labour administration’s use of £5.5m of reserves to...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Down to the core

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2019

Six out of 10 senior council figures admit their authority is now only delivering a basic core of...

FINANCE

Think-tanks float extra council tax flexibility

By Michael Burton | 11 February 2019

Local government faces another period of tough budget settlements but could be granted more freed...

COUNCIL TAX

Northamptonshire given permission for extra council tax increase

By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2019

Northamptonshire CC has been given the freedom to increase council tax by 2% more than other loca...

COUNCIL TAX

Cuts to council tax support have created 'sizeable' increase in arrears

By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2019

Cuts to council tax support (CTS) have led to a surge in unpaid bills, new research from the Inst...

FINANCE

Lords warn services face 'evisceration' without radical change

By Martin Ford | 25 January 2019

Lords have warned ministers of the ‘evisceration’ of local government unless funding is overhauled.

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Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

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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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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