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FINANCE
'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest
By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025
The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.
PLANNING
IPPR calls for stronger planning departments
By Emily Twinch | 14 February 2025
Government should beef up planning departments to achieve its 1.5 million new homes target, a thi...
FINANCE
Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025
A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...
FINANCE
Divert NHS cash to social care
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.
SEND
No more SEND deficit agreements
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...
FINANCE
Call for clarity on funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024
Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.
FINANCE
Call for courage over failing council finances
By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024
‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...
PLANNING
Empower councils to unlock planning
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024
More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...
DEVOLUTION
Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'
By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024
The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Mayors can relieve council pressures, says report
By Emily Twinch | 08 October 2024
Mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) can help with long-standing policy challenges in public servi...
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
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- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
Head of Employment Policy and Practice
£84,459-£92,332
Shaping the future of employment practice in one of London's most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk
£84,459-£92,332
Providing assurance, protecting public resources and strengthening resilience Apply for this job
Director of Compliance
£111,248
Strengthening governance, assurance and organisational confidence Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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