News The MJ
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Retail with a sting in the tale
February 21, 2020
The decision to reduce the rateable value of Amazon’s Rugeley Fulfilment Centre has had a major local impact on council finances – and there are wider implications for the sector, says Bob Kean
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Experts decry ‘lack of consideration’ given to social care in immigration reform
February 19, 2020
Experts have warned that the Government’s introduction of a points-based immigration system could be detrimental to an already-struggling social care system.
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Westminster mouse party
February 18, 2020
During the political chaos of last year, ministers resigned from Theresa May’s Government like rats leaving a sinking ship.
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Northern Powerhouse 'downgrade' in reshuffle
February 18, 2020
The Government has been accused of ‘downgrading’ the Northern Powerhouse in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ministers to redraw LEP boundary map if edict ignored
February 18, 2020
Ministers have told local enterprise partnerships (LEP) they will redraw the boundary map early in 2020/21 if they fail to reach a deal on removing overlaps.
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Planning White Paper to promote US-style zoning
February 18, 2020
The upcoming planning White Paper is expected to promote a US-style zoning approach.
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Call for new audit board
February 18, 2020
An independent review has been urged to back the creation of a board to oversee the local audit system.
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Council bid to breach accounting rules
February 17, 2020
A request to the Government for a capitalisation direction has been made by Peterborough City Council.
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Pressure mounts for extension of Grenfell cladding fund
February 17, 2020
MPs have called for more funds to be released to pay for the replacement of flammable cladding on high-rise buildings.
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Community tensions rise amid Coronavirus outbreak
February 17, 2020
Reports of increasing community tensions ‘across multiple areas’ have been picked up by the Government as the international Coronavirus crisis continues to worsen.
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Jenrick activates Bellwin after storm
February 17, 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has activated the Bellwin scheme, providing emergency financial assistance for councils affected by Storm Dennis.
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Alarm bells over £6.6bn property spending spree
February 14, 2020
Auditors have suggested an overhaul of council borrowing and investment rules may be needed after ‘alarm bells’ were triggered by billions of pounds of spending.
