Kent could be carved up into three large geographical areas under changes to local government, new papers reveal. The proposed abolition of the county's 14 councils would see the formation of a trio ...

Local authorities should be given greater powers over ‘unfair’ council tax, MPs warn Council tax bill rises hit 5 per cent in April for the third year in a row, as almost all councils ...

MPs are urging the government to shake-up the council tax system - and millions of households could see their bills change as ...

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

“We intend to be the next party of government in the United Kingdom. And I can assure you that when Nigel Farage is prime minister, local government will be at the forefront of our priorities.” Failed ...

Local government managers and members face structural reforms through local government reorganisation (LGR) and the creation of strategic authorities, continuing fiscal pressures and declining public ...