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Data-driven insights on UK local government and council performance.
New data reveals Birmingham residents pay the highest council tax rates while Kent leads in overall spending power among England's major councils.
Fenland residents pay £175.68 Band D council tax while others pay over £191 - revealing stark variations across UK councils in 2024-25.
Major councils are investing millions in adult social care contracts, with individual deals worth up to £2.5 million across diverse suppliers.
Kent County Council leads with £1.28bn spending power, but Birmingham faces financial strain with highest council tax rates among major authorities.
Analysis of planning decisions across UK councils reveals significant variation in approval rates, from 93% down to 47%.
A comparison of Band D council tax rates for 2025-26 across England, revealing the highest and lowest charges and the factors behind the differences.
How do planning approval rates vary across English regions? We examine the data behind approval percentages, processing times, and appeal outcomes.
An analysis of spending patterns across English councils, highlighting shifts in adult social care, highways, and children's services budgets.