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WHITEHALL
Ex-Oldham leader urges 'constitutional protection' for local government
By Heather Jameson | 10 May 2017
The public will feel ‘stitched up’ if central government doesn’t deliver jobs, housing and prospe...
FINANCE
Why councils need to watch their language
By Hannah Moffatt | 28 April 2017
Writing better letters can help build stronger relationships with residents and boost income. Han...
WHITEHALL
'Delay rollout of 100% rates retention by at least a year'
By Dan Peters | 26 April 2017
The rollout of 100% business rates retention should be pushed back by at least a year, the chair ...
WHITEHALL
Rural England Budget blow
By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017
Rural residents are paying an average of £87 more per head in council tax than their urban counte...
WHITEHALL
Election casts doubt on 100% retention plan
By Mark Conrad | 19 April 2017
Plans to roll out 100% business rates retention from April 2019 have been thrown into the air by ...
PLANNING
Districts do far more than just collect council tax
By Ian Miller | 11 April 2017
Ian Miller rejects recent comments about the role of districts and highlights the important dutie...
FINANCE
Think-tank calls for fiscal devolution
By William Eichler | 10 April 2017
Council tax and business rates in Scotland should be devolved in full to local authorities, a thi...
WHITEHALL
'Ludicrous' current council tax situation needs to be tackled
05 April 2017
An ex-chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a government-commissioned...
FINANCE
A helping hand to our public sector friends
By Cllr Simon Blackburn | 29 March 2017
Cllr Simon Blackburn explains why Blackpool Council decided to loan £9.2m to its local NHS trust.
COUNCIL TAX
It's time to play
29 March 2017
Diary brings you news of two local government competitions this week.
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
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
Environmental Services Contract Manager
£52,413 - £59,615 per year
This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job
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
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
Environmental Services Contract Manager
£52,413 - £59,615 per year
This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job
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