BUSINESS
Finance chiefs say Government could underwrite tax losses for councils
By Heather Jameson | 12 May 2020
The Government could protect councils from financial collapse by underwriting the potential loss ...
COUNCIL TAX
Voluntary council tax contributions help to fight COVID-19's impact
By Rachael Robathan | 01 May 2020
Rachael Robathan explains how the community contribution raised from Westminster’s top-rate band ...
FINANCE
IFS: Council tax ripe for reform in Wales
By Dan Peters | 30 April 2020
Council tax in Wales is ‘ripe for reform’ with bills now based on property values from 17 years a...
BUSINESS
Districts warn of council tax and business rates hit
By Dan Peters | 27 April 2020
Some district councils are forecasting an overall reduction of 10% in council tax and business ra...
FINANCE
Debt collection needs reform, says think tank
By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2020
Local government should follow the lead of the private sector when it comes to debt collection, t...
SOCIAL CARE
Don't lose the increased recognition due to a failure to fund services
By Paul O’Brien | 15 April 2020
It would be a tragedy for local government if an increased recognition of its role in keeping soc...
COUNCIL TAX
Tax needs a 'fundamental overhaul', says IfG
By Michael Burton | 15 April 2020
A combination of higher public spending due to coronavirus and rising social care costs means the...
COUNCIL TAX
Counties warn against a blanket council tax deferral scheme
By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2020
County councils have warned that a blanket council tax deferral scheme could create significant f...
COUNCIL TAX
We will be here for our residents every step of the way
By Cllr David Renard | 30 March 2020
David Renard outlines how Swindon BC’s rapid response to the public health emergency includes a p...
BUSINESS RATES
Our Ofsted journey to outstanding
By Shaun Davies | 25 March 2020
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services l...
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