CCN: Tourist tax would raise more than £200m
By Neil Merrick | 15 July 2025
County councils in England could potentially raise more than £200m each year by levying a £2 per night tax on tourists, according to a study for the County Councils’ Network (CCN).
On the right path to fiscal devo
By Alun Hughes | 16 July 2025
Government accepts the fiscal devolution principle, says Alun Hughes, and he argues that a County Councils' Network report shows why ministers now need to empower local leaders.
Thinking fast and slow on devolution
By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2025
If ministers want their devo dreams to be realised, they need to move fast, says Heather Jameson.
Nine councils set to receive Government 'innovation squads'
By Paul Marinko | 16 July 2025
Nine councils set to receive ‘innovation squads’ as part of the Government’s ‘test, learn and gro...
Employers double down on pay offer
By David Blackman | 16 July 2025
Council employers have unanimously reaffirmed their April offer of a 3.2% pay increase as ‘full a...
LGR could put service improvement at risk, says ADCS leader
By Ann McGauran | 16 July 2025
Local government reorganisation could put the delivery of better services for children and famili...
CCN: Tourist tax would raise more than £200m
By Neil Merrick | 15 July 2025
County councils in England could potentially raise more than £200m each year by levying a £2 per ...
Councils fear riots repeat
By Neil Merrick | 15 July 2025
Councils fear a repeat of last summer’s riots without ‘significant government investment in commu...
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