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Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxes

Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxes

By Paul Marinko | 03 November 2025

Suffolk CC has suggested moving to a single unitary authority as part of the county’s pending loc...

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.

NAO: SEND reforms must tackle £2.3bn school transport squeeze

By Dan Peters | 31 October 2025

Upcoming reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system must address gro...

EXCLUSIVE: Intervention cost hits £9.5m

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2025

Councils have been forced to shell out £9.5m on Government intervention over the last four years,...

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 ...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Business Operations and Customer Services

Up to £69,070

Deliver Excellence for Our Region – Lead EMCCA’s Business Operations and Customer Services Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Head of Corporate Finance

Up to £69,070

Shape the Future of the East Midlands – Lead EMCCA’s Corporate Finance Function Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Head of Financial Services

Up to £69,070

Shape the Future of the East Midlands – Join EMCCA’s Growing Finance Team Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

frederica-diamanta

Head of Business Operations and Customer Services

Up to £69,070

Deliver Excellence for Our Region – Lead EMCCA’s Business Operations and Customer Services Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Head of Corporate Finance

Up to £69,070

Shape the Future of the East Midlands – Lead EMCCA’s Corporate Finance Function Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Head of Financial Services

Up to £69,070

Shape the Future of the East Midlands – Join EMCCA’s Growing Finance Team Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Dan Peters

Adding up the price of local government interventions

'As more councils in intervention increases, the price tag for commissioners is skyrocketing. Dan Peters crunches the numbers and commissioner Gavin Jones explains the case for value for money to Heather Jameson.'

30 October 2025
New beginnings for DCN chair

New beginnings for DCN chair

'As Richard Wright takes the reins as chair of the District Councils’ Network, he spoke to Martin Ford about the challenges that lie ahead.'

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025
Yorkshire and the Humber reaps early benefits from new agency workforce guidance

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By Nicola Curley | 30 October 2025

Nicola Curley says the decision of all 15 children’s services departments in Yorkshire and the Hu...

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York and North Yorkshire are on the brink of transformative economic growth. With the bold launch...

What is the baseline for an AI use policy?

By Iain Simmons | 27 October 2025

Iain Simmons sets out the minimum requirements for an effective AI use policy which can be adapte...

Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxes

By Paul Marinko | 03 November 2025

Suffolk CC has suggested moving to a single unitary authority as part of the county’s pending loc...

Forging the strategic planning skills that power devo

By Pooja Agrawal | 31 October 2025

The Government expects every regional body and strategic authority to prepare Spatial Development...

CFOs will need to maintain professional courage for the pre-LGR budget round

By Tracy Bingham | 30 October 2025

Finance and governance workstreams will be critical to transitioning to unitary councils, managin...

DCN chair promises 'more edge'

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

The new chair of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has pledged to speak for its members with ‘...