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It’s finally happened. Ever since the Localism Act was passed in 2011, any council wanting to increase council tax by two per cent or more has been required by law to hold a referendum. The Bedfordshire police and Crime Commissioner tried, and failed...

The Labour Leader believes the Government’s bowing down on pressure to stop a local referendum on the plans. It’s after the Conservative led council did a U-turn on the rise of up to 15 per cent; instead opting for a rise of just under 5%. If approved...

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid offered his congratulations to people who have been awarded a New Year’s Honour for their work in local government, charities and communities. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said: It’s fantastic to see some of those...

Tory chair of the CCN says Whitehall must 'allow localism to develop and flourish' in order to overhaul the status quo David Hodge is sending a strong message to central government. The Conservative chair of the County Councils' Network (CCN) &ndash...

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