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FINANCE

London Councils to step back support for land value tax plans

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2023

London Councils is expected to distance itself from backing the idea of a land value tax when its...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt devolves but councils face new costs

By Paul Marinko | 22 November 2023

The chancellor has unfrozen housing benefits and announced positive devolution news in his Autumn...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt announces surprise LGPS plan

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a surprise target to ensure all Local Government Pension Sch...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Level 4 devolution unveiled

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

More powers will be offered to areas with a level 3 devolution deal, the Government has announced...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Business rates measures to be fully funded

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Plans to extend business rates relief will be fully funded for local authorities, the small print...

PLANNING

Autumn Statement: Councils to be able to recover planning costs

By William Eichler | 22 November 2023

Councils will be able to recover the costs of business planning applications in return for being ...

FINANCE

Sector unites in plea to chancellor

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

The local government sector in England has put out a call to Jeremy Hunt to ‘address the signific...

FINANCE

Fundamental reform of council funding will require a cross-party initiative

By Rob Whiteman | 21 November 2023

If the next Government sticks to current commitments, performance in services will deteriorate fu...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

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Aberdeen City Council

Executive Director for Place

£148,609 per annum, plus benefits

Be an inspirational place shaper for Wokingham Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Team Manager – Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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