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Finance Local Government

IFS calls for council tax bills to be revaluated

'It must be done at some stage, or we would still be basing council tax ...

Finance Local Government

Government to consult on future of Public Works Loan Board

’The Treasury’s rationale is to prioritise the use of PWLB for investment in services and ...

Finance Local Government

New guidance prompts property strategy rethink

The report states that continuing with the current strategy is ‘unlikely to be acceptable as ...

Finance Local Government

Public prefer social enterprises to deliver services, survey finds

'The mood has changed: the public wants a different model of outsourcing that they trust.'

Finance Housing

Housing fraud down by almost a quarter

'Many councils have worked diligently to implement new counter-fraud strategies.'

Finance Local Government

New guidance published on council property investment

'We must ensure that responsible decisions are made with transparency and financial sustainability in mind.'

Finance Local Government

Treasury raises interest rates for council property loans

A Treasury spokesperson said the 1% increase takes rates back to levels that were available ...

Finance Housing Local Government

MPs warn council services at breaking point

'There is a disconnect between the services taxpayers expect their local authorities to provide and ...