SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Cuts put hard squeeze on most deprived councils

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 27 February 2024

New analysis reveals upper tier local authorities in the most deprived decile have seen a real-te...

WHITEHALL

Thurrock boosted by £500m after sale

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024

Thurrock Council has received £510m in payments following the sale of Toucan Energy Holdings – th...

FINANCE

Brum proposes £300m cuts

By William Eichler | 20 February 2024

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council will cut spending on services by £300m to balance its books.

HOUSING

Getting the house in order

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Martin Ford speaks to sector experts about what is fuelling the risks of Housing Revenue Accounts...

WHITEHALL

Government timetable could push councils to issue section 114s, treasurers warn

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024

The Government’s proposed timeline for implementing changes to tackle risky borrowing by some cou...

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken

By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024

Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...

FINANCE

Senior Nottingham councillors refuse to back budget cuts

By Ellie Ames | 14 February 2024

Senior members of cash-strapped Nottingham City Council have refused to recommend a report that p...

FINANCE

Council tax bands need a regional overhaul

By Heather Jameson | 13 February 2024

Heather Jameson asks: 'Will any incoming government rush to reform council tax? Will they be brav...

COUNCIL TAX

Reform council tax to level up

By Henri Murison | 13 February 2024

Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediate...

FINANCE

A hike too far?

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2024

The Government has allowed some authorities to hike council tax while refusing Somerset Council’s...

frederica-diamanta

Service Director of Transformation and ICT

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Chief People Officer

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director – Communications and Strategy

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director of Transformation and ICT

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Chief People Officer

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director – Communications and Strategy

£95,000 - £110,000

Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council