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10 Nov 2026

Shadow unitary faces £17m overspend

The authorities which will form West Surrey Council are forecasting a combined £17m overspend this year, with the new authority also facing significant financial pressures as…[more...]

10 Nov 2026

Norfolk & Suffolk devo deal set for local consent

Norfolk CC has formally consented to the creation of a strategic authority while Suffolk CC is set to do so later this week.
Devolution in… [more...]

10 Nov 2026

Oxford Street pedestrianisation delivers immediate boost to footfall and retail spending

Early results from the first week of Oxford Street's pedestrianisation have significantly exceeded expectations, with new data revealing substantial increases in visitor numbers, retail spending and… [more...]

10 Nov 2026

Fiscal devolution: will mayoral authorities remain at the whim of Spending Reviews?

The government’s proposals for the sharing of local tax revenues have been hailed as a radical and yet carefully calibrated step forward for fiscal devolution.
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10 Nov 2026

Mansion tax: warning over data access and liability headaches

Ministers have been warned that the planned mansion tax on high-value properties will be at risk unless operational challenges – including access to government data –… [more...]