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FINANCE
Welsh council tax rises finalised
By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024
The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.
WHITEHALL
Employers to consult on 10% pay claim
By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024
Local government employers will consult on trade unions’ 10% pay claim throughout this month.
WHITEHALL
Regulator calls for 'substantial' planning intervention
By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024
The planning system requires ‘substantial intervention’ by the Government to ensure consistent de...
WALES
Mighty small
20 February 2024
Long-term readers will recall various unexpected bids for city status over the years.
FINANCE
Scottish council leaders call for £45m boost
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024
Scottish council leaders have called for the £45m Barnett consequentials from a £600m boost to th...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Wales could drive agenda on council tax, report argues
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024
Wales could have a chance to deal with unfairness in the council tax system and drive the agenda ...
FINANCE
Welsh minister backs tax reforms
By Martin Ford | 03 January 2024
One of the candidates to become first minister of Wales has backed reform of council tax.
PLANNING
Wrexham members avoid development plan 'jail threat'
By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023
Councillors in Wrexham have avoided the threat of jail by approving a development plan – but some...
FINANCE
'Difficult year' ahead for Welsh councils
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023
Councils in Wales will receive an increase in funding of at least 2% under the draft budget publi...
ELECTIONS
Welsh councils open door to voting reform
By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023
Gwynedd Council and Powys CC are to consult on dropping first past the post in favour of single t...
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