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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.
FINANCE
Councils need to take a considered approach towards the vulnerable
By Matthew Drage | 10 January 2019
Matthew Drage of Huntswood outlines how local authorities can ensure they are treating the most v...
FINANCE
Council shuns bitcoin suggestion
By Dan Peters | 03 January 2019
Walsall MBC has shunned a suggestion from its local Conservative MP for residents to be allowed t...
FINANCE
Rotherham to raise council tax on empty homes
By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2018
Rotherham MBC’s cabinet has agreed to changes which mean homes left vacant for more than 10 years...
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