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It's important to pay taxes

By David Walker | 29 February 2012

Paying tax is important for a civilised society and public bodies depend on it says David Walker.

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Think-tank warning over business rate plan

By Jonathan Werran | 29 February 2012

The Centre for Cities think-tank has suggested ministers must redesign business rate retention pl...

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Localist government policies

By Andy Sawford | 28 February 2012

Councils want greater freedom and flexibility to manage their local economies,says Andy Sawford.

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Happiness is an aim worth pursuing

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 28 February 2012

Customers always want to be happy says Mark Fletcher-Brown.

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Local 'mansion tax' band unlikely

By Jonathan Werran | 27 February 2012

Chancellor George Osborne has ruled out the creation of two new top-level council tax bands or a ...

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Opposition freezes council tax in Brighton

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 February 2012

Opposition councillors in Brighton and Hove have defeated the ruling Green Party's plans to incre...

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Growing concerns for council finances and services

By Dermott Calpin | 24 February 2012

Senior council finance officers express concerns about the financial position of local authoritie...

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Exclusive: Tax freeze faces thaw

By Jonathan Werran | 24 February 2012

Senior council managers have demanded greater control over council tax beyond this year’s governm...

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CTB reforms 'could mean lower benefits'

24 February 2012

Results of the joint MJ/LGiU council finances survey led to concerns about reforms to council tax...

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Is fiddling the figures all part of the game now?

By Blair McPherson | 24 February 2012

Blair Mcpherson looks at the performance management culture in public services.

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Chief Executive

up to £165,000

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council