The Conservative candidate for London Mayor has been very vocal about council tax hikes – but in 2023 she voted to raise Harrow’s by more than 5%
Local Government
Low take-up of the Government’s Voter Authority Certificate poses a risk to voters in May’s local elections, campaigners warn
Since Boris Johnson's 2019 pledge, the public has received more of the same – austerity and higher taxes from the Government and, in many cases, cash-strapped local councils
A systematic reduction of funds to some of the poorest parts of England leaves many of the most needed public services at risk of collapse
The High Court ruled against Croydon Council in relation to its treatment of a disabled asylum seeker.
A legal settlement between various parties and the families of Grenfell victims suggests where the responsibility for the 2017 fire actually lies
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee lambasts the Treasury for being 'too passive' in chasing up the cash, resulting in inaccurate figures
MPs have warned Michael Gove that large numbers of councils could soon be in severe financial distress
With only a fraction of local government audits now completed on time and a significant decline in their quality, a fundamental pillar of devolution is under threat, leaving communities in the dark on their council finances, experts warn
The controversy over a £25m party boat speaks to a wider issue: who decides what happens around the Thames?