Former local government minister Bob Neill has attacked Labour for using the Barnett formula as a...
Last year’s fall in council tax collection rates was greater in areas which set higher minimum pa...
The local government finance settlement has shed light on the amount of money the sector will get...
Local government finance directors have calculated council spending power will fall by 6% followi...
Local authorities will be allowed to raise council tax by up to 2% in 2015/16, local government m...
And so we reach the end of the year and, despite the predictions of Armageddon that have characte...
Local authorities are facing a Christmas headache if Eric Pickles wins an internal party row to s...
The Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced a free school meal programme, as part o...
Council chiefs have attacked the coalition’s plans to set thresholds for council tax referendums ...
Chief executive officer of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Rob Whitema...
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We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job
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