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WHITEHALL

Sector doubts over future plan as 100% rates retention is put on ice

By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017

Dissent over 100% business rates retention is growing in the sector after it was put on ice by th...

LEGISLATION

Capitalising on municipal marijuana

By Paul Wheeler | 02 May 2017

Paul Wheeler calls for the UK to take a (cannabis) leaf out of Canada's legislation book.

WHITEHALL

The next PM must deliver on pledges to boost council autonomy

02 May 2017

Whichever party wins the General elections, they must deliver on promises made to increase autono...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Number of Dubs scheme children to rise

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2017

The total number of children resettled under the Dubs scheme by councils will rise to 480, the Ho...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Diversity gap plaguing sector leadership roles

By Sam Clayden | 26 April 2017

Chief executives have been urged to embrace diversity after exclusive research revealed fears tha...

WHITEHALL

'Delay rollout of 100% rates retention by at least a year'

By Dan Peters | 26 April 2017

The rollout of 100% business rates retention should be pushed back by at least a year, the chair ...

WHITEHALL

Warning over 'proxy vote' as elections clash

By Dan Peters | 26 April 2017

The local elections could be turned into a ‘proxy vote on party politics and Brexit’ by the Gener...

FINANCE

Pickles to stand down as MP

By Mark Conrad | 24 April 2017

Former communities secretary Sir Eric Pickles has announced he is standing down as MP for Brentwo...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Business rates retention future 'unclear'

By Mark Conrad | 24 April 2017

A think-tank has questioned whether plans for 100% business rates retention will make it back ont...

WHITEHALL

LGA lending support to rates avoidance issue

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017

Ministers have agreed to work with the Local Government Association (LGA) to reduce business rate...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Director of Community

£105,727 - £129,293 p.a, plus Essential Car User Allowance

Wealden is a place where people and nature thrive together.   At Wealden District Council, we pride ourselves on delivering five-star customer serv... Apply for this job

Wealden District Council

Programme Director

£82,030 to £90,788

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in this role, this is a very exciting time for Barrow. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council