Retirement

• Returning to work

  Catherine Kift explains how councils can help more people back into work after a career break or retirement.

  

• One in seven believe they’ll be exempt from council tax after retirement, survey reveals

  Many people facing retirement have unrealistic expectations of the discounts and subsidies they will be entitled to, according insurance company Aviva.

  

• Council leader steps down following 38 years of service

  The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced he is standing down from his position after 38 years in local government.

  

• Councils must tackle 'impending' retirement housing gap

  Councils should be legally required to ensure there are enough retirement homes in their local area when making housing plans, a think tank has said today.

  

• Manchester’s retiring chief executive 'hard act to follow'

  Sir Howard Bernstein has announced he is to retire as chief executive of Manchester City Council after many years of public service.