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WHITEHALL

Growth deals slammed over lack of transparency

By Sam Clayden | 22 March 2016

Communities secretary Greg Clark invited local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to apply for a slic...

Something ain't write

22 March 2016

As any journalist will tell you, sometimes you can’t spot a mistake, even when it’s staring you i...

FINANCE

Council tax set to rise 14%

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

Council tax will rise by 14% in real terms by 2020/21, official forecasts have suggested.

DEVOLUTION

MPs' devolution fears

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

MPs are becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to devolution deals being negotiated betw...

WHITEHALL

Sector urged to ditch fossil fuels

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

‘Narrow interpretations of fiduciary duty should not be a barrier’ for local government to commit...

FINANCE

Scottish Labour to scrap 'unfair' council tax

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

Scottish Labour has today announced plans to scrap the ‘unfair’ council tax and replace it with a...

FINANCE

'Devolution revolution' in jeopardy after Budget

By Thomas Bridge | 22 March 2016

Devolution deals unveiled during the Budget are in turmoil after widespread dissent over the powe...

FINANCE

GMB accepts pay offer but stalemate persists

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

Stalemate has hit pay negotiations for local government staff despite a vote by one of the trade ...

FINANCE

Business and local leadership will 'make or break' devolution

By Sam Clayden | 22 March 2016

Co-operation between businesses and local politicians is vital if devolution is going to be a suc...

FINANCE

Retiring chief's unitary shake-up call

By Laura Sharman | 21 March 2016

The retiring chief executive of Buckinghamshire CC, Chris Williams, has called for the ‘wholesale...