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FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Charity warning over fair funding proposals
By Dan Peters | 19 November 2025
Proposals around council tax in the fair funding review will ‘further penalise’ already-strugglin...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Alexander urges Scottish Government to devolve to councils
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
The Scottish Government must devolve funding and powers to local authorities to secure a ‘decent ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reeves urged to raise higher council tax bands
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should increase rates on higher council tax bands to raise just under £4...
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West and North Northamptonshire deserve equivalent debt forgiveness to Surrey
By Cllr Mark Arnull | 06 November 2025
Cllr Mark Arnull explains why the Government must extend equivalent debt forgiveness to West and ...
FINANCE
Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: The Budget councils deserve
By Simon Christian | 06 November 2025
Simon Christian says that while a Budget that reflects councils’ responsibilities and the urgency...
FINANCE
Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: Ditch the SEND statutory override
By Rob Powell | 04 November 2025
Rob Powell tackles his seven priorities for the Budget and says it’s all to play for.
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 ...
COUNCIL TAX
'Outdated and harmful': Council bailiff use soars 30%
By William Eichler | 20 October 2025
The use of bailiffs by local authorities in England and Wales has surged by 30% in just two years...
COUNCIL TAX
Welsh Government confirms council tax changes
By Martin Ford | 30 September 2025
The Welsh Government is to extend the time allowed before council tax enforcement can take place.
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