District councils abandon cross-boundary plans for Oxfordshire
District councils in Oxfordshire have scrapped plans to create four unitaries that would split out into neighbouring Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire.
Shared services failing to deliver value for money, says NAO
The government shared services strategy has delivered savings but has failed to to achieve value for money, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
LGA calls for reform of business rate appeals system
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of the business rates appeals system, claiming that money set aside to cover the risk of appeals could be better used for local services.
LGPS members underestimate obligations, PLSA warns
According to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), organisations which sign up to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) underestimate the extent of the obligations involved in becoming a member.
Ludlow is expected to lose a number of its public services, after it was announced that Shropshire Council would be withdrawing from discretionary services amid financial concerns.
