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FUNDING

Fears Pride in Place sidelines rural areas

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2025

Concerns have been raised that rural areas will miss out on the Pride in Place programme.

COUNCIL TAX

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.

FAIR FUNDING

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 ...

EDUCATION

Minister accuses Reform council of 'Victorian era' policy

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2025

A Reform UK council leader has been accused of ‘taking our children back to the Victorian era’ by...

PEOPLE

Worcester City Council managing director to retire

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

Worcester City Council’s managing director David Blake has announced he is to retire.

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

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 ‘...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

New beginnings for DCN chair

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

As Richard Wright takes the reins as chair of the District Councils’ Network, he spoke to Martin ...

PEOPLE

Riordan appointed Northern Growth Corridor envoy

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025

Former chief executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, has been appointed envoy for the North...

PLANNING

MPs call for planning overhaul to boost housing supply

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025

MPs have urged the Government to overhaul the system of developer contributions to boost housing ...

DEVOLUTION

Tourist tax could pave way to greater fiscal devolution

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025

Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution...

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