From devolution deals to fairer council tax, your fiscal devolution questions, answered.
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Three promises the Chancellor can make to boost growth and fix local finances without using any fiscal headroom
Fiscal devolution is the only way out of the local funding crisis – revaluation alone won’t be enough
The new tax on overnight stays is a step in the right direction for local funding, but with fiscal devolution more cities could benefit.
Why a move towards annual valuations is crucial to make business rates better.
City Minutes
City Minutes: Reforming business ratesBusiness rates are one of the most important taxes for local government, yet our current system has come under huge scrutiny in recent years. The tax has been blamed for the struggles of...
A 10-point plan for ensuring that a reformed business rates system puts local economic growth at its heart.
Japanese Cities
What does Japan tell us about the potential for fiscal devolution?Japan’s local government funding model demonstrates that it is possible to achieve both tax devolution to encourage growth and an adequate level of funding for public services across a country
A small real terms increase in ‘core spending power’ for local government won’t end the squeeze on council budgets for things such as libraries, parks and economic development.
Scotland’s new council finance plans will empower city leaders to manage their finances according to local need, the rest of the UK should follow their lead.