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Izzy Lepone

Articles by Izzy Lepone

Government backs remote attendance at council meetings

By Izzy Lepone | 06 June 2025

The Government’s remote attendance announcement is a ‘positive step’ that gives councils greater ...

Thurrock Council seeks 'justice' following alleged fraud

By Izzy Lepone | 04 June 2025

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance fo...

Mayors in tourism tax plea

By Izzy Lepone | 03 June 2025

English mayors have urged the Government to allow councils to introduce visitor levies to boost r...

Reform councils' finances to be reviewed

By Izzy Lepone | 02 June 2025

A team of auditors led by a UK ‘tech entrepreneur’ will be tasked with reviewing the finances of ...

Right to Buy applications rise eats into social housing supply, LGA warns

By Izzy Lepone | 14 May 2025

A rise in Right to Buy (RTB) applications is putting pressure on councils attempting to deliver a...

Surrey councils stand firm in reorganisation plans

By Izzy Lepone | 01 May 2025

Surrey’s councils have published proposals for local government reorganisation, defying the Gover...

Climate change due to wreak havoc on properties

By Izzy Lepone | 30 April 2025

More than six million properties in England are in areas that are at risk of flooding, the Climat...