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COUNCIL TAX
Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken
By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024
Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...
ELECTIONS
General Election manifestos begin to take shape
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024
Labour is gearing up for the looming General Election by beginning work on its manifesto.
DEVOLUTION
London stalling?
By Nick Bowes | 13 February 2024
Nick Bowes sets out the reasons why more progress hasn’t been made on devolution in London and lo...
COUNCIL TAX
Reform council tax to level up
By Henri Murison | 13 February 2024
Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediate...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Don't just 'hope' for change
By Matthew Taylor | 12 February 2024
Matthew Taylor argues change in the healthcare system needs to come from the bottom up as well as...
PAY
Rayner floats three-year pay deal
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024
An incoming Labour Government could throw its weight behind a longer-term pay deal for the sector...
LEGISLATION
Officer warning over street votes
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2024
Senior council officers have issued a scathing response to plans for street-level planning votes ...
FINANCE
Time for a fightback
By Sarah Longlands | 05 February 2024
Political parties think the general public doesn’t care about councils, which is why, electorally...
FINANCE
It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size
By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024
With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...
COUNCILLORS
Security costs exemption for election spend limits
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2024
Local government minister Simon Hoare this week confirmed key security costs for local elections ...
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Head of Housing Management
£89,037 to £92,538
You’ll enhance our emphasis on quality assurance and getting things ‘right first time’ – making better use of technology in our approach Apply for this job
Head of Local Taxation
£79,119 - £82,368
This is a key leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of business rates and council tax Apply for this job
Head of Highways, Transport & Parking
£69,083 - £75,442 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Transport, Highways & Parking to join our Neighbourhood Services leadership team. Apply for this job
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