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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council asks for grant instead of precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016

Redcar and Cleveland BC has asked George Osborne for a ring-fenced grant instead of having to int...

FINANCE

Council tax – a levy too far?

By Christina Hirst | 29 February 2016

After MJ/LGiU research found nine in 10 councils were set to raise their council tax this year, C...

HEALTH

Swinney confirms £10.3bn settlement

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 February 2016

The Scottish deputy first minister, John Swinney, has confirmed the details of the overall fundin...

FINANCE

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...

FINANCE

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...

FINANCE

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...

FINANCE

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...

FINANCE

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.

FINANCE

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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frederica-diamanta

Library Manager Service Development

£51,356 to £55,539 per annum

Are you passionate about the future of public libraries and the role they play at the heart of communities? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Supervising Associate Lawyer

£62691.0000 - £73753.0000 per annum

Supervising Associate Lawyer - Dispute Resolution/Civil LitigationPermanent, Full Time£62,691 - £73,753 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: An Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Regeneration and Planning

circa £130,000

The Borough is served by the best transport network in south London. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

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