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TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Angela Rayner’s speech on local government reform

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Angela Rayner’s speech on local government reform

For immediate release Responding to Angela Rayner’s speech on devolution and local government reforms, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will keep an open mind towards Angela Rayner’s proposed reforms and plans to devolve powers away from Whitehall. “But there will be

Windsor and Maidenhead council rise would be highest in percentage terms for two decades

Windsor and Maidenhead council rise would be highest in percentage terms for two decades

For immediate release A proposed council tax rise of 25 per cent would be the largest for two decades in England if it is approved by ministers, according to analysis of council tax data by the TaxPayers’ Alliance. The inflation-busting hike, which has been requested by Windsor and Maidenhead council,

Briefing: council tax by precepting authority

Briefing: council tax by precepting authority

Local authorities in England have multiple levels of governance. The layered and complex nature of local government creates confusion as to how council tax is charged and allocated across its many levels. Within a council tax bill, there can be differing council tax precepts attributed to the multiple layers of

Empty council properties

Empty council properties

Local authorities own a wide range of non-residential properties, from shops and warehouses to schools and libraries. A 2020 report by the National Audit Office (NAO) found that this trend has grown, with local authorities spending £6.6 billion on commercial property from 2016-17 to 2018-19, 14.4 times more

Almost 5,000 council owned buildings left empty during two year period

Almost 5,000 council owned buildings left empty during two year period

Embargoed: 22:30, Monday 21st October * 4,908 council-owned non-residential properties left empty for part or all of a two-year period. * Over £88 million spent on insuring, securing, maintaining and renovating empty properties * Of 172 councils that provided data for both 2016-17 and 2022-23, the number of empty properties has

Spoilsport councils warn football fans to keep quiet

Spoilsport councils warn football fans to keep quiet

A Taxpayers' Alliance investigation has uncovered that two local authorities sent letters to pubs, issuing 'reminders of responsibilities' during the Euros. Pubs were warned to avoid irresponsible marketing or any drinks promotions. Speaking to the Spectator, which published these findings, our grassroots development manager, Benjamin Elks, said: