REORGANISATION
If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?
By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6bn worth of borrowing, the rush to restructure is an attempt to fix the finances asap.'
WALES
Welsh council tax rise of 7.2%
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025
Local authorities in Wales are raising council tax by an average of 7.2% in 2025/26 - the second ...
FINANCE
Resetting the funding system is vital
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 April 2025
SIGOMA’s latest report sets out the path to a more sustainable and equitable local government fun...
FINANCE
McMahon: Government will look at council tax reform options
By Emily Twinch | 21 March 2025
Minister Jim McMahon has promised the Government will look at council tax reform options.
FINANCE
IFS: Revaluing homes even more important
By Emily Twinch | 25 February 2025
Revaluing homes in Scotland is now ‘even more important’, a finance expert has suggested as local...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Final settlement is a huge leap forward
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 24 February 2025
The funding review should ensure the multi-year settlement delivers a period of sustainable, stab...
FINANCE
Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025
Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...
FINANCE
'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest
By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025
The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.
LEADERSHIP
A return to form
By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025
After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...
FINANCE
Half of Scotland in 'wrong' council tax band
By Martin Ford | 12 February 2025
More than half of Scottish properties are effectively in the ‘wrong’ council tax band, research b...
FINANCE
Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025
A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...
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