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Council's projected overspend more than doubles
By Naomi Larsson | 25 February 2019
Highland Council has warned of a £5.5m overspend this year, more than double the amount previousl...
COUNCIL TAX
Dorset to harmonise council tax
By Martin Ford | 22 February 2019
The new unitary Dorset Council has announced details of its harmonised council tax scheme.
FINANCE
Haringey officers in reserves warning
By Chris Mahony | 18 February 2019
Officers in Haringey LBC have warned that the Labour administration’s use of £5.5m of reserves to...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Down to the core
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2019
Six out of 10 senior council figures admit their authority is now only delivering a basic core of...
FINANCE
Think-tanks float extra council tax flexibility
By Michael Burton | 11 February 2019
Local government faces another period of tough budget settlements but could be granted more freed...
COUNCIL TAX
Northamptonshire given permission for extra council tax increase
By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2019
Northamptonshire CC has been given the freedom to increase council tax by 2% more than other loca...
COUNCIL TAX
Cuts to council tax support have created 'sizeable' increase in arrears
By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2019
Cuts to council tax support (CTS) have led to a surge in unpaid bills, new research from the Inst...
FINANCE
Lords warn services face 'evisceration' without radical change
By Martin Ford | 25 January 2019
Lords have warned ministers of the ‘evisceration’ of local government unless funding is overhauled.
FINANCE
Surrey CC plans full 2.99% council tax hike
By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2019
Financially troubled Surrey CC has outlined plans to raise council tax by the maximum 2.99%.
WHITEHALL
Merseyside combined authority announces first precept
By Dan Peters | 18 January 2019
The Liverpool city region combined authority is to levy a council tax precept for the first time.
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