Articles by Chris Mahony
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 ...
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