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FINANCE
Government urged to devolve council tax powers
By Emily Twinch | 31 July 2024
The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-ta...
HOUSING
Rayner promises 'biggest increase in affordable housebuilding in a generation'
By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024
The Government has confirmed English councils will receive millions of pounds to help them delive...
POLICY
Sector reassures after private school VAT change confirmed
By Martin Ford | 30 July 2024
Councils believe they can manage the increase in demand for school places after Labour’s removal ...
HOUSING
Ombudsman launches Lewisham probe after housing complaints
By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024
The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Lewisham LBC after finding a high maladm...
FINANCE
No decision on whether ARGA will cover local audit
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2024
The new Government has yet to make a decision on how it will fix local audit in the longer term, ...
AUDIT
Audit Wales tells councils to improve performance information
By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024
Councils in Wales are not giving enough information to leaders about what their communities think...
SOCIAL CARE
Reeves scraps care charging reforms amid spending cuts
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2024
Adult social care charging reforms delayed by the Tories will be scrapped, saving more than £1bn ...
PLANNING
Government to kick off planning consultation
By Emily Twinch | 29 July 2024
The Government will release a promised consultation on its updated National Planning Policy Frame...
PEOPLE
Core Cities names chair
By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024
Leeds City Council leader James Lewis has been named as the new chair of Core Cities UK.
PEOPLE
Nottingham poised to appoint chief
By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024
Sajeeda Rose is expected to become Nottingham City Council’s next chief executive.
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