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POLICY AND POLITICS

Alexander urges Scottish Government to devolve to councils

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025

The Scottish Government must devolve funding and powers to local authorities to secure a ‘decent ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reeves urged to raise higher council tax bands

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves should increase rates on higher council tax bands to raise just under £4...

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West and North Northamptonshire deserve equivalent debt forgiveness to Surrey

By Cllr Mark Arnull | 06 November 2025

Cllr Mark Arnull explains why the Government must extend equivalent debt forgiveness to West and ...

FINANCE

Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: The Budget councils deserve

By Simon Christian | 06 November 2025

Simon Christian says that while a Budget that reflects councils’ responsibilities and the urgency...

FINANCE

Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: Ditch the SEND statutory override

By Rob Powell | 04 November 2025

Rob Powell tackles his seven priorities for the Budget and says it’s all to play for.

COUNCIL TAX

Tory MPs warn of 'unrestricted' mayoral levy

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2025

An attempt by MPs to limit tax rises imposed by mayors has failed.

FAIR FUNDING

Fears over fair funding tax formula

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2025

Proposals around council tax in the fair funding review could actually have a detrimental impact ...

COUNCIL TAX

'Outdated and harmful': Council bailiff use soars 30%

By William Eichler | 20 October 2025

The use of bailiffs by local authorities in England and Wales has surged by 30% in just two years...

COUNCIL TAX

Welsh Government confirms council tax changes

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2025

The Welsh Government is to extend the time allowed before council tax enforcement can take place.

FINANCE

Cash flow warning over council tax change

By Joe Lepper | 15 September 2025

Plans to switch council tax billing from 10 to 12-month instalments could leave local authorities...

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Birmingham City Council

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