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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Surrey CC plans full 2.99% council tax hike

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2019

Financially troubled Surrey CC has outlined plans to raise council tax by the maximum 2.99%.

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Merseyside combined authority announces first precept

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2019

The Liverpool city region combined authority is to levy a council tax precept for the first time.

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Councils need to take a considered approach towards the vulnerable

By Matthew Drage | 10 January 2019

Matthew Drage of Huntswood outlines how local authorities can ensure they are treating the most v...

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Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

£51,356 - £53,460

Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

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