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COSLA expresses doubts over tax reform plans

By Sam Clayden | 24 February 2016

Scottish council leaders remain sceptical about Nicola Sturgeon’s plans to shake up the country's...

WHITEHALL

Authorities left to clarify wording of council tax bills

By MJ reporter | 23 February 2016

Concerns have been expressed that the presentation of the adult social care precept on council ta...

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Scots demand end to council tax freeze

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016

Church leaders and trade union bosses have demanded an end to the Scottish Government’s freeze on...

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Hold the line, caller

23 February 2016

We all know that local government likes a bit of a whinge… don’t we all… particularly about the D...

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New radicals

By Jonathan Carr-West | 23 February 2016

Analysing the results of the LGiU/The MJ finance survey, Jonathan Carr-West explains why the Gove...

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Union demands end to council tax freeze

By William Eichler | 19 February 2016

GMB Scotland has demanded an end to the eight-year freeze on council tax.

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EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs use poll to plea for fresh fiscal powers

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2016

Local government needs fiscal devolution and more powers to secure a financially sustainable futu...

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Cambridgeshire deploys social care precept amid tax freeze

By Thomas Bridge | 16 February 2016

Cambridgeshire CC will deploy the social care precept amid a freeze on council tax, following wid...

WHITEHALL

LGA hits back at 'unfair' council tax claim

By MJ reporter | 12 February 2016

Local authorities are justified in using council tax to expedite the delivery of new homes on to ...

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Local government on the brink

By Dennis Reed | 10 February 2016

The combined authorities initiative, hailed as ‘English devolution’ to empower local government, ...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Project Manager (Regeneration)

£49,359 to £56,057 per annum (pay award pending) – Grade 9

With ambitious goals ahead, we need dedicated individuals who are ready to make a real impact as part of our expanding Housing team Apply for this job

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Director of Finance and Property Services.

Up to £142,600

To provide strategic and operational leadership, direction and general management control Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£136,853 to £159,178 plus relocation support

Premium jobNorth Yorkshire is England's largest county and a beautiful, vibrant place to live and work. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council