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Second thoughts

03 August 2011

A Devon district has called for an end to council tax discounts for second homes.

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Pickles reveals council tax benefit plan

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 August 2011

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has launched a consultation on council tax benefit, which aims...

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The pace of change for council finance

By Paul Lankester | 02 August 2011

Risk is being transferred from central to local government in the proposed changes to resourcing ...

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Programme Athena

02 August 2011

Nathan Elvery discusses IT shared service initiative Programme Athena.

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Westminster parking measures target West End

02 August 2011

The West End of London is set to be targeted after new parking measures were approved by Westmins...

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Cuts drag down the GDP figures

By Michael Burton | 02 August 2011

Michael Burton considers the twists and turns of the economy and the challenges facing George Osb...

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Ministers officially launch Big Society Bank

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 July 2011

The Big Society Bank has been officially launched by the Government with around £600m of capital.

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Watch for the detail on business rates

By David Cook | 28 July 2011

David Cook thinks councils should be paying close attention to the eight upcoming ‘technical pape...

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Councils urged to 'go Dutch' to help residents with bills

27 July 2011

Councils could act as negotiators for local residents seeking money-saving deals on fuel, energy ...

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DCLG overspends £15m to cover future job cuts

By Mark Conrad | 27 July 2011

The DCLG overspent on its central administration budget by £15m last year, after setting aside ca...

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council