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Dan Peters

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News editor at #localgov magazine @themjcouk. Tell me your news and views. [email protected]. DMs open.

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Council tax bills in England are expected to rise by up to 5% in April after the Government confirmed it was sticking with the current referendum cap on increases - themj.co.uk/council-tax-ca… #localgov

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House of Lords #localgov minister Baroness Taylor vows to return to finance reform after years of delay to the fair funding review - themj.co.uk/ministers-pled…

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#localgov chiefs have been told by Whitehall officials they may have to wait until less than a week before Christmas to receive the provisional local government finance settlement, with 19 December the reported date - themj.co.uk/exclusive-coun…

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The Government says it is considering appointing ministerial envoys to mentor, monitor and oversee Tower Hamlets Council’s improvement work - themj.co.uk/government-exp… #localgov

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The Government decides to intervene in the operations of Tower Hamlets LBC due to concerns over its 'toxic' culture - themj.co.uk/government-exp… #localgov

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A report by the County Councils' Network has revealed thousands of youngsters were placed in council care more than 20 miles away from their home last year due to a lack of available alternatives - themj.co.uk/people-biggest… #localgov


Research released during the County Councils' Network's conference reveals that in 2023 32% of looked-after children were placed in accommodation more than 20 miles from their communities, with the number of affected young people up 18% since 2019 - themj.co.uk/people-biggest…

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🗣️ “You and your officers have kept our public services running during sone really challenging times.” @SharonStevenage kicks off day two of CCN Conference 2024 by giving delegates the view from @mhclg

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and #localgov allows a Best Value Notice issued to South Cambridgeshire DC over the council's decision to introduce a four-day working week to lapse - themj.co.uk/day-council-ho…

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.@AngelaRayner drops government opposition to a four-day working week proposed by @SouthCambs - lnkd.in/em3mDJjY #localgov

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🗣️ "It has been a true privilege to lead this organisation in what has been the toughest of times for local government." Watch @SCCLeader open his last CCN Annual Conference as chair this morning⬇️ His speech warns of financial challenges for counties: countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/ccn-conference…


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A pleasure to open the revamped children's playground at Alfred Road today along with my cabinet colleague @NafsikaT Along with parents, @NafsikaT has driven this project which has transformed a tired looking space with a £162,000 @CityWestminster investment. Now looks amazing!


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The Deputy Prime Minister, @AngelaRayner, has just launched an emergency fund for rough sleepers this winter. This fund will save lives and support thousands of the most vulnerable in society.


Councils have yet to receive clarity from the Government on how they will be ‘protected’ from the employer National Insurance Contribution, estimated to add £0.5bn in direct costs to the #localgov pay bill, announced in last week’s Budget - themj.co.uk/the-half-billi…

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Eight in 10 councils in England are on course to overspend their budget on adult social care by March - themj.co.uk/fund-national-… #localgov


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It was great to see our investment in new technology to fix more potholes faster, better and more sustainably in operation today. The team do an amazing job and work incredibly hard day in, day out to make sure our roads stay in good shape - thank you


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👇 Timely reminder that 60%+ of most upper tier (unitary/county/Met Borough) council budgets are now spent on social care.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services warns its autumn survey has found that 81% of councils expect to overspend their social care budgets before the end of the financial year - themj.co.uk/fund-national-… #localgov



UKSPF allocations will be slashed by 40% - themj.co.uk/ukspf-allocati… #localgov

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Woking BC's auditors Grant Thornton publishes a public interest report on the council's financial situation - lnkd.in/e85vcsbK #localgov

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The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services warns its autumn survey has found that 81% of councils expect to overspend their social care budgets before the end of the financial year - themj.co.uk/fund-national-… #localgov


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