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Jonathan Werran is head of news at Localis

The programme of civil-service reform is being played out against a prolonged economic downturn, ...

Brent LBC has launched a public consultation over CTB scheme.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned Whitehall must improve its communications with councils.

The LGA has warned more than two million working-age council tax benefit (CTB) claimants face hav...

Brent LBC has begun a public consultation over its localised council tax benefit scheme - which c...

Barking and Dagenham LBC chief executive, Stella Manzie is poised to step down from her role afte...

Public finance experts have reported councils face a 'truly formidable challenge' in delivering l...

Expert warns local authorities will need to make higher real-term savings when managing CTB schemes.

The thing about common sense is that, despite protestations to the contrary, it really isn't that...

Jonathan Werran meets the chief executive at Basingstoke and Deane about his philosphy towards th...