WALES
Welsh council tax rise of 7.2%
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025
Local authorities in Wales are raising council tax by an average of 7.2% in 2025/26 - the second largest rise for more than 20 years, though down slightly on last year’s rise of 7.7%.
POLITICS
Burnham: Overhaul British state to boost economic growth
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Greater Manchester’s mayor has called for ‘wholesale change in the architecture and culture of th...
HOUSING
Newport to set up company for property maintenance
By Emily Twinch | 26 March 2025
Newport CC is planning to set up an arm's-length trading company to take over the maintenance of ...
SOLACE
Exploring the art of the possible
By Rob Thomas | 04 March 2025
Rob Thomas reflects on last month’s Solace Wales conference and says the opportunity to come toge...
DEVOLUTION
Call for devolution beyond England
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2025
The Government has faced a call to extend its English devolution agenda to Scotland.
FINANCE
Funding floor for Welsh councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...
SOLACE
A chance for a united front
By Rob Thomas | 13 February 2025
At an increasingly challenging time for the public sector, Paul Matthews and Rob Thomas look ahea...
FINANCE
Edinburgh tourism tax could be starting point for fiscal devolution, experts suggest
By Dan Peters | 20 January 2025
The approach to a tourism tax being taken forward in Scottish and Welsh cities could be a startin...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Jay distances herself from fresh inquiry calls
By Dan Peters | 06 January 2025
The former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has warned against ‘politicising’ t...
FINANCE
4.3% boost for Welsh councils
By Dan Peters | 12 December 2024
Councils will receive £6.1bn from the Welsh Government to spend on delivering key services, incre...
FINANCE
Reeves reforms could lead to higher returns, Welsh pension funds say
By Emily Twinch | 11 December 2024
A collaboration of eight local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales has said making ce...
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