New communities and local government secretary, Eric Pickles, will shed few tears but chief executives will be feeling the pinch over the next year.While salaries are being driven down and top pensions face being capped, there is also the impact of a 50% tax rate on £150,000-plus salaries, and even the possible end of higher-rate tax relief for pension contributions.Many chiefs will be turning to their 'union' - the Association of Local Authority Chief Executives - for advice.
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