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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering council tax reform in her upcoming Budget – a move that could reshape how local authorities are funded. Paul Marinko examines what’s on the table and what le...

REORGANISATION

Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2025

Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contra...

FUNDING

Adding up the price of local government interventions

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2025

As more councils in intervention increases, the price tag for commissioners is skyrocketing. Dan ...

REORGANISATION

Unpicking the Spelthorne strategy

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2025

As the decision on reorganisation in Surrey is delayed, Spelthorne BC chief executive Daniel Moua...

PRODUCTIVITY

How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?

By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025

As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...

HOUSING

Are boroughs doing enough to fix London's housing crisis?

By Paul Marinko | 15 October 2025

Most London boroughs continue to provide council housing on lifetime tenancies, despite having th...

HOUSING

Time to step up the pace

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2025

Heather Jameson canvasses sector experts’ views on the New Towns Taskforce report, and finds a hi...

HOUSING

Delivering on the growth imperative

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2025

Chair of the New Towns Taskforce Sir Michael Lyons tells Heather Jameson that while he is positiv...

CONSERVATIVES

Stability, partnership and delivery

By Sir James Cleverly | 02 October 2025

As delegates prepare to head to the Conservative party conference, Sir James Cleverly highlights ...

SOCIAL CARE

AI and tech – the evolution of care

By Simon Guerrier | 22 September 2025

Simon Guerrier examines what AI and technology-enabled care are, the benefits they can bring, the...

REGENERATION

How new mayoral powers could reshape housing and planning

By David Blackman | 19 September 2025

With the English Devolution Bill gaining momentum, David Blackman assesses what new housing and p...