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Dump stamp duty for a mansion tax, says think tank

By Chris Mahony | 30 October 2017

The government should create a new council tax band for the most expensive homes to fund the abol...

Are two roles too many?

By Chris Mahony | 04 October 2017

After a report into failings at Kirklees blamed the director’s duties at ADCS, Chris Mahony looks...

Key council vote on management overhaul

By Chris Mahony | 14 September 2017

Lancashire CC’s cabinet is to vote today on a controversial new senior management structure that ...

Barnsley and Doncaster to walk away from South Yorkshire deal

By Chris Mahony | 12 September 2017

Barnsley and Doncaster MBCs have scuppered the election of a South Yorkshire elected mayor next y...

Former diplomat replaces Tambini

By Chris Mahony | 12 September 2017

Ex-diplomat and Treasury adviser Daniel Mouawad has taken up the post of Spelthorne BC chief exec...

Government confirms transitional funding could continue

By Chris Mahony | 11 September 2017

Whitehall’s transitional funding arrangements could continue into 2019/20, the Department for Com...

Independent CIC criticised by auditors - reports

By Chris Mahony | 11 September 2017

Internal auditors in Warrington have reportedly criticised an independent community interest comp...

School powers transfer 'threat to local democracy'

By Chris Mahony | 09 August 2017

The Scottish Government’s plans to transfer responsibility for school improvement to new regional...

Basildon heads for 'collaborative' management structure

By Chris Mahony | 09 August 2017

Basildon DC has taken further steps towards a more ‘collaborative’ management structure following...

90% 'very dissatisfied' with VOA rates appeals system

By Chris Mahony | 09 August 2017

Nearly 90% of people appealing against their business rate levels are unhappy with the Valuation ...