Authorities set for largest council tax rise in 13 years Authorities set for largest council tax rise in 13 years Official figures released have shown that council tax levels will increase by an average of 5.1 per cent across England in 2018/19.
Legislation to reverse the impact of a ‘staircase tax’ Legislation to reverse the impact of a ‘staircase tax’ Sajid Javid will introduce legislation that will reverse the impact of a ‘staircase tax’, which he says has unfairly affected up to a thousand businesses.
£48 million for cleaner, greener buses £48 million for cleaner, greener buses The new Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme, aimed at ensuring greener journeys, has been launched by Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani.
Savings of £46 billion possible with digital business models Savings of £46 billion possible with digital business models Developing a ‘Lego block’ approach to services could save £46 billion per annum to the public purse.
Councils to charge double council tax on empty properties Councils to charge double council tax on empty properties Rishi Sunak has announced new government legislation to allow councils to charge double the rate of council tax on homes left empty for years.
£36 million of funding for enhanced flood protection £36 million of funding for enhanced flood protection Thérèse Coffey has announced that 25 new schemes will receive a share of £36 million to improve flood protection over the next three years.
Plans announced for deposit return scheme Plans announced for deposit return scheme The Environment Secretary has announced that a deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and reduce waste pollution will be consulted upon.
Javid minded to send Commissioners to Northamptonshire CC Javid minded to send Commissioners to Northamptonshire CC Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced action to ensure that Northamptonshire County Council improves its financial management.
£56 million flood defence ending for Welsh coasts £56 million flood defence ending for Welsh coasts Hannah Blythyn has announced a £56 million programme to improve flood and coastal erosion defences across Wales.
Shaping ethical organisational cultures Dr Ksenia Zheltoukhova, head of Research at the CIPD, looks at how to encourage and enhance purposeful leadership HR
