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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...

FINANCE

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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