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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'Outdated and harmful': Council bailiff use soars 30%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.

FINANCE

Cash flow warning over council tax change

By Joe Lepper | 15 September 2025

Plans to switch council tax billing from 10 to 12-month instalments could leave local authorities...

FINANCE

Fair Funding 2.0 next steps: Turning promises into action for deprived communities

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 08 September 2025

Full council tax equalisation and the use of deprivation indices mark a critical shift toward nee...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Programme Manager

£64,582-£70,591 (Coventry & York), £69,204-£75,222 (London)

Every year, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman helps thousands of people who have been let down by public services Apply for this job

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Product Manager

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323.

Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough, with a rich history and diverse community. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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