Could higher tax on empty homes help councils to close the funding gap?
With budget cuts affecting councils across Britain, it's worth looking at new ways to close the funding gap – such as higher empty home tax.
Government honours commitment to six week ‘breathing space’ scheme for people struggling with debt
Under new legislation, debtors will be given a six week grace period to seek financial help – but what does this mean for creditors?
Local authorities increase commercial property investments
Councils are increasing their investment in commercial property, a move predicted to have a wide-ranging impact.
£600,000 of council debt has been written off in Somerset
Sedgemoor Council has written off over £600,000 of debt; here's why.
Right to Buy sales up 500%
Rising Right to Buy sales raises questions over affordable housing stock.
Councils counting the cost of bin collection
Waste collection is becoming the new frontier for council cuts.
Councils turn to parking app for savings
New parking app could cut costs for motorists and councils alike.
Councils forced to cut road maintenance budgets
Councils cut road budgets despite rising parking revenue, AA claims.