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FINANCE
LGA: council tax support puts authorities in 'impossible position'
By Jonathan Werran | 06 January 2015
Last year’s fall in council tax collection rates was greater in areas which set higher minimum pa...
FINANCE
After the finance settlement we are still in the dark on cuts
By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2014
The local government finance settlement has shed light on the amount of money the sector will get...
FINANCE
Finance chiefs dispute government funding figures
By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2014
Local government finance directors have calculated council spending power will fall by 6% followi...
FINANCE
2% referendum threshold but welfare fund axed
By Dan Peters | 18 December 2014
Local authorities will be allowed to raise council tax by up to 2% in 2015/16, local government m...
WHITEHALL
Amid the cuts, let's toast to local devolved government in 2015
By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2014
And so we reach the end of the year and, despite the predictions of Armageddon that have characte...
FINANCE
Tories split as Pickles fights for 1% referendum cap
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014
Local authorities are facing a Christmas headache if Eric Pickles wins an internal party row to s...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Details of Scottish local government finance settlement announced
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 December 2014
The Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced a free school meal programme, as part o...
FINANCE
Chiefs attack tax referendums
By Jonathan Werran | 10 December 2014
Council chiefs have attacked the coalition’s plans to set thresholds for council tax referendums ...
FINANCE
A job half done and a truth half told
By Rob Whiteman | 08 December 2014
Chief executive officer of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Rob Whitema...
FINANCE
Ministers signpost fifth year of council tax freeze
By Jonathan Werran | 08 December 2014
Communities secretary Eric Pickles is set to offer local authorities cash to freeze council tax l...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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