Articles by Laura Sharman
Somerset councils agree joint management structure
By Laura Sharman | 13 November 2013
Taunton Deane BC and West Somerset DC have approved plans for a joint management team and shared ...
Clark: City Deal is landmark achievement
By Laura Sharman | 12 November 2013
Portsmouth and Southampton have agreed a new City Deal.
Solihull names new director of children's services
By Laura Sharman | 12 November 2013
Solihull MBC has appointed Sally Hodges as its new director of children’s services.
Scottish council pension scheme agreed
By Laura Sharman | 12 November 2013
A new pension scheme has been agreed for councils in Scotland.
Cabinet Office failing to set fair telephone charges, say MPs
By Laura Sharman | 11 November 2013
The Cabinet Office is failing to establish principles on charging for telephone calls, according ...
Survey shows councils stockpiling salt
By Laura Sharman | 11 November 2013
New figures have showed that councils are investing in new gritting equipment and increasing stoc...
GMB Scotland urges 'no' vote to Scottish independence
By Laura Sharman | 06 November 2013
GMB Scotland will be campaigning for a no vote in the 2014 referendum on Independence, but is cal...
Mitie awarded £177m council contract
By Laura Sharman | 05 November 2013
Hammersmith and Fulham LBC has signed a £177m contract for housing repairs and maintenance with M...
Brent LBC defends court action over council tax arrears
By Laura Sharman | 05 November 2013
A protest against Brent LBC issuing 3,300 residents with court summons over the non-payment of co...
Councils need consistent charging policies, says watchdog
By Laura Sharman | 31 October 2013
Councils in Scotland should have consistent and fair charging policies, according to a new report...
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