AUTUMN STATEMENT

Fulfilling a crucial role for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...

WHITEHALL

Councils welcome PWLB rate extension

By Dan Peters | 27 November 2023

Councils have welcomed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend preferential Public Works Loan...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole

By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023

The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans

By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023

Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt announces surprise LGPS plan

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a surprise target to ensure all Local Government Pension Sch...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Business rates measures to be fully funded

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Plans to extend business rates relief will be fully funded for local authorities, the small print...

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