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Taxing questions on a flawed system

By Martin Ford | 30 August 2020

The Treasury announced a call for evidence on business rates. Martin Ford speaks to experts about...

Migrant children transfer scheme could be mandatory

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2020

The Government is consulting on making the National Transfer Scheme for unaccompanied asylum-seek...

Nottingham agrees governance overhaul

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2020

The council will implement a raft of measures in a bid to improve oversight of its companies afte...

Countywide unitaries 'could save £3bn'

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Replacing two-tier counties with one unitary authority could deliver almost £3bn savings over fiv...

Divisions over lifting Kirklees lockdown

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Councillors and MPs have been unable to reach a consensus on ending local restrictions in Kirklees.

Three districts table Gloucestershire devolution proposals

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Three of Gloucestershire’s district councils have proposed creating two unitary authorities in th...

Somerset districts publish reorganisation proposals

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

District councils in Somerset have proposed the creation of two unitary councils and a combined a...

Liverpool to replace homeless shelters

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

The city council is to close its ‘shared sleeping sites’ for homeless people and provide self-con...

Warwickshire districts oppose 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

A county council report concludes that a single unitary represents the best option for local gove...

Warrington launches green energy bond

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2020

The council aims to raise £1m to fund a green energy project.