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FINANCE
Chancellor to give local leaders control over national taxes
By Paul Marinko | 17 March 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to give ‘local leaders’ spending control of some national taxes in a ‘permanent transfer of power and resources’ to regions.
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Key Cities seek funding that reflects real pressures
By Cllr John Merry | 01 December 2025
Support for regional growth is welcome, but more must be done to address real pressures facing lo...
KEY CITIES
Councils are at breaking point and social care should be made a priority
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 24 November 2025
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Key Cities portfolio holder for health and social care Cllr Mike Ston...
HOUSING
Delivery of housing can be turbo-charged
By Cllr John Merry | 09 October 2025
Cities and central government must work together to tackle the viability barriers to housing deli...
DEVOLUTION
Unleashing small cities' potential
By Caroline Green | 06 August 2025
Reorganisation and devolution offer the chance to grow a distinct and diverse network of smaller,...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Reviving the coast
By Tudor Evans | 13 May 2025
Revitalising coastal communities is not just a regional issue but a matter of national renewal, s...
SOCIAL CARE
The clear path for care reform
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 03 March 2025
Genuine social care reform can be achieved now, by hearing the voices of those on the ground, say...
REORGANISATION
Under pressure small unitaries push back over reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2025
Smaller unitaries were this week pushing back against the Government’s reorganisation drive, insi...
FINANCE
Waiting continues for multi-year settlement despite 'collapse' warnings
By Dan Peters | 12 September 2024
Local government expects another one-year finance settlement despite warnings that failing to add...
FINANCE
Reserves raid to keep councils afloat, survey finds
By William Eichler | 04 September 2024
More than a dozen council leaders have warned they will have to draw on already depleted financia...
WHITEHALL
Government cash call for council housing firms
By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024
Central Government should provide about £750m funding to help local government establish housing ...
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- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
- A rocket booster has been fired under the tax devo debate
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