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FINANCE
Government agrees £2.5bn of capitalisation directions
By Martin Ford | 29 February 2024
A total of 19 councils have agreed in-principle capitalisation directions worth almost £2.5bn wit...
FINANCE
14 councils 'likely' to issue s114s next year
By Ellie Ames | 28 February 2024
More than half of councils are likely to issue a section 114 notice within the next Parliament un...
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...
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As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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