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WHITEHALL

Business rate return could be 'unfair' for counties

By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2016

The ‘well-intentioned’ policy of business rate retention could end up being unfair in two-tier ar...

FINANCE

Cuts 'exhaust' potential for more savings

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 July 2016

Town hall directors and MPs have warned beleaguered social care services cannot produce any more ...

WHITEHALL

Capital rates pilot a 'big risk' to sector

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016

London Councils is pushing ahead with plans for the capital to retain all of its income from busi...

LEGAL

Handover is 'danger to county'

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016

Proposals to hand over some council services in Chesterfield to a Sheffield city region mayor cou...

WHITEHALL

Mayor opposition may dash devo hope

By Sam Clayden | 06 July 2016

Regions that failed to sign devolution deals before the EU referendum may regret wavering over el...

FINANCE

LGA set to enter fray on rates redistribution row

By Sam Clayden | 15 June 2016

Smith Square could finally be prepared to wade into the debate over business rate redistribution ...

FINANCE

CCN: Bring forward BCF cash for 'fighting chance'

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 June 2016

County leaders have joined calls to bring forward the extra cash for Better Care Fund (BCF) cash ...

FINANCE

Cash reallocation meeting this month

By Dan Peters | 07 June 2016

The first meeting of a cross-sector working group charged with looking at redistribution in two-t...

DCLG

Don't let devolution degenerate into a two-tier turf war

By Michael Burton | 02 June 2016

Michael Burton warns devolution risks descending into all out civil war unless focus is turned to...

HEALTH

Devo 'punch up' warning

By Sam Clayden | 02 June 2016

Counties chief calls on government to launch independent Royal Commission to avert two-tier row.

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

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Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council