Basildon

09/26 Basildon reserves could be ‘largely exhausted’ in plugging projected 2026/27 budget gap

05/26 Essex LGR decision ‘tainted by irrationality’

04/26 Dan Bates: why city-led growth hubs are dominating LGR decisions

01/26 Basildon’s housing disrepair pressures push HRA £3.2m over budget

08/25 LGR savings picture clouded by government’s lack of own analysis

05/25 Geoff Wild: the realities of leading a council without a majority

04/25 Could LGR trigger the great district spending spree?

12/23 Gove warns of ‘tough measures’ and intervention where councils are failing on housing plans

08/19 Councils urged to protect themselves against money laundering

12/17 News Roundup: Race to beat MiFID II deadline, Worcestershire’s real return investment, Newham’s Olympic stadium write-off, social services

11/17 News Roundup: Investment dips but borrowing climbs, MPs probe business rates delay, shared service accountability, Basildon property

10/17 News Roundup: Border to Coast’s new COO, City of London’s investment returns, Barclays ringfencing

09/17 News roundup: PWLB borrowing on the rise, Basildon slams Javid, LGA attempts to kick start devolution

08/17 News Roundup: Brexit bump, Bromley mandate, Salford bails out stadium, Basildon wins ERDF funding

06/17 LGA changes tack on business rates retention

05/17 Virgin Media rates appeal prompts £180m in provisions

04/17 Outstanding PWLB debt rises as councils borrow for property investment

03/17 News round-up: Business rates appeal rebuff, Basildon’s property strategy, Northern Trust mandate,