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Tax increases more likely than austerity, says Flanders

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A top economist has predicted that tax increases are more likely than another bout of austerity.

Labour would adopt 'local by default' approach

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A Labour government would strike a ‘new settlement between citizens and the state’ and adopt a ‘l...

Lloyd in cyber-attack warning after Hackney hit

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2020

The chief executive of the Local Government Association has warned the consequences of a cyber-at...

Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...

PSAA questions Redmond recommendation

By Dan Peters | 12 October 2020

The sector-led body responsible for most auditor appointments in local government bodies has ques...

Three areas invited to submit unitary proposals

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2020

The Government has today invited councils in three areas to submit proposals for the creation of ...

Spelthorne assets have 'continued to perform well'

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2020

A council criticised for borrowing millions of pounds to strike deals has said its assets have ‘c...

LEPs promise £100bn return on investment

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2020

Local enterprise partnerships (LEP) can secure a return on investment of £100bn in additional eco...

Northern leaders disappointed by lack of 'genuine dialogue'

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2020

Northern leaders have expressed their disappointment about finding out about further coronavirus ...

Director returns to birthplace to become chief executive

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2020

Councillors last night approved the appointment of Larissa Reed as the new chief executive of Swa...