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WHITEHALL
Counties urge s114 change as coronavirus costs soar
16 April 2020
County councils have called for a suspension of Section 114 and a relaxation of the rules so auth...
COUNCIL TAX
Counties warn against a blanket council tax deferral scheme
By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2020
County councils have warned that a blanket council tax deferral scheme could create significant f...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Care providers experience tenfold hike in costs of protective equipment
By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2020
Suppliers of protective equipment are charging as much as 10 times the normal amount for their pr...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
We will see the very best of local councils
By Simon Edwards | 23 March 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, counties are ‘doing what they have done in an understated way for s...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Hertfordshire leads the way in managing growth
By David Williams | 05 March 2020
All 12 members of the Hertfordshire Growth Board have now approved an official working agreement ...
FINANCE
Counties will need to show the new chancellor that the Government will see a return on its investment
04 March 2020
It is beyond a doubt that the ascension of Rishi Sunak to the role of chancellor is a positive fo...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Avoiding the dangers of a 'one-size-fits all' approach
By Paul Dossett | 04 March 2020
Two key recommendations highlighted in a new report on the need for 'levelling-up' to include cou...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The 'levelling up' agenda cannot overlook shire counties, says report
By Ann McGauran | 03 March 2020
A new report today warned Government that counties are lagging behind other parts of the country.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
To truly 'level -up' we need to power up counties
By Barry Lewis | 02 March 2020
Today a new report argues that the ‘levelling up’ agenda cannot bypass county areas. Cllr Barry ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXCLUSIVE: Growth boards plan for non-mayor areas
By Chris Mahony | 20 February 2020
County councils have suggested ministers should establish growth boards to coordinate economic de...
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
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