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FISCAL DEVOLUTION
The mindset shifts that can secure fiscal devo
By Piali Das Gupta | 28 July 2026
Successful fiscal devolution requires bolder local leadership, measured risk-taking and fewer central government constraints, says Piali Das Gupta.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham to boost mayors' spending power
By Martin Ford | 27 July 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burham is preparing to announce a significant boost to mayors’ spending power...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation repercussions
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Following the latest round of local government reorganisation last week, ministers claim the new ...
FINANCE
Rethinking council tax for devo
By Ian Miller | 20 July 2026
Replacing central property surcharges with local tax powers would strengthen councils, accountabi...
COUNCIL TAX
Select committee chair urges Burnham to reform council tax
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2026
Andy Burnham has been urged to reform council tax by a select committee chair.
FUNDING
Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances
By Martin Ford | 14 July 2026
Local government secretary Steve Reed has conceded that ‘dramatic shifts’ in councils’ finances r...
SIGOMA
A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Gro...
LGA CONFERENCE
Getting the LGA fighting fit
By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026
New Local Government Association chair Eamonn O’Brien tells Heather Jameson that councils must se...
SIGOMA
New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter
By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026
The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026
Most second home owners who face double council tax are paying up rather than selling or converti...
FINANCE
Reshaping funding in Wales
By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the...
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