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Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
POLICY AND POLITICS

Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning

By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026

Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over who spends most of the money that is raised locally, an expert has warned.

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026

Birmingham City Council could open itself up to equal pay liabilities worth £200m if a proposed d...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Denham criticises Pride in Place

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2026

A former local government secretary under the last Labour Government has criticised the party’s f...

DEVOLUTION

Regional devolution can help rebuild trust in government through growth

By Ben Lucas | 29 April 2026

Devolution offers a chance to restore people’s faith in government, writes Ben Lucas.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline

By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026

‘Clear and credible concerns’ have been raised by experts that some council children’s services w...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Right to Buy reforms confirmed

By William Eichler | 28 April 2026

Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reduc...

ADCS

'Banging the table for children'

By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026

The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in th...

POLICY AND POLITICS

MPs call for 'effective sanctions' on B&B use councils

By Joe Lepper | 22 April 2026

Councils that repeatedly fail to end the use of bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation for familie...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Sussex chiefs warn Whitehall over reorganisation risks

By Dan Peters | 21 April 2026

Sussex chief executives have warned Whitehall reorganisation delays create ‘real risks around tim...

FINANCE

Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places

By Mike Emmerich | 20 April 2026

If government and mayoral strategic authorities are willing to match fiscal responsibility and th...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Shropshire in food waste warning

By Joe Lepper | 17 April 2026

Shropshire Council has warned it may not be able to collect food waste weekly until 2039.

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