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LEGAL
Deal suspends 'mass litigation' against councils
By Dan Peters | 25 February 2025
A deal has been struck to suspend debt-ridden Thurrock Council’s ‘mass litigation’ against 23 oth...
REORGANISATION
MPs raise concerns over reorganisation costs
By Martin Ford | 25 February 2025
The Government hopes savings will offset the costs of reorganisation, local government minister J...
FINANCE
IFS: Revaluing homes even more important
By Emily Twinch | 25 February 2025
Revaluing homes in Scotland is now ‘even more important’, a finance expert has suggested as local...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation expected to end council partnership
By Emily Twinch | 24 February 2025
Local government reorganisation will likely end a collaboration between two local authorities in ...
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
IT woes to cost Birmingham City Council more than £90m
By William Eichler | 21 February 2025
The failed implementation of Birmingham City Council’s new IT system could cost the taxpayer £90m...
FINANCE
Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.
FINANCE
Funding floor for Welsh councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...
FINANCE
Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025
Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...
FINANCE
Hollinrake: Leaders to blame for s114 notices
By Paul Marinko | 19 February 2025
Conservative local government spokesperson Kevin Hollinrake has said council leaders are primaril...
FINANCE
Sector calls for data and evidence to drive fair funding
By Emily Twinch | 19 February 2025
The Government should use the best available evidence and most up-to-date data to calculate local...
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