Give volunteers council tax discount, says LGA

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Give volunteers council tax discount, says LGA
People who volunteer across a host of community services including leisure centres and libraries should receive £100 off their council tax bill, the Local Government Association has suggested. Offering a reduction would encourage people to help out in their local community, LGA chair David Sparks said...

News

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Councils demand bigger share of fracking proceeds
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Opinion

Civil service CEO: the small print, by Peter Riddell
The government is in a rush to appoint its new civil service chief executive. But it needs to take care not to create further disappointment and frustration...

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New EU state aid rules could provide a timely boost for local economies. They open up more opportunities for public bodies to stimulate economic growth...

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