The fair funding review 2.0 has landed, but will it put the whole of a beleaguered sector onto a financially sustainable footing and improve the lives of residents? Ann McGauran reports.
Local authorities will be forced to make ‘deep cuts to important services’ if the Government push...
The special economic zones model is still too centralised, and government must loosen its grip if...
An end to ‘public shaming’ of councils has helped stem the tide of section 114s, local government...
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the body responsible for setting council tax and business rate...
Councils in England will receive a share of £2bn additional funding next year under the provision...
The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.
The policy statement is a welcome first step in resetting the relationship between funding and ne...
‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...
The chancellor prioritised delivering permanently lower business rates from 2026/27 in the Budge...
The sector needs immediate support to 'start planning for an alternative to episodic crisis manag...
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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job
Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job
Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job