Articles by Laura Sharman
Cornwall appoints interim chief
By Laura Sharman | 11 February 2013
A panel at Cornwall Council has recommended Paul Masters be appointed interim chief executive.
Scottish public services must work in collaboration, report finds
By Laura Sharman | 11 February 2013
New report from the Finance Committee says public services in Scotland must work in partnership, ...
Health will account for 50% of all public spending by 2060, report finds
By Laura Sharman | 31 January 2013
Health and social care could account for half of all public spending in 50 years time, according ...
Poorest face £600 council tax hike, study shows
By Laura Sharman | 31 January 2013
According to a new study by the Resolution Foundation council tax bills for the poorest household...
Third sector 'sceptical and confused' about Big Society
By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2013
New research by the Third Sector Research Centre says, charities are 'overwhelmingly sceptical' a...
LGA: Growth Bill could create planning blight
By Laura Sharman | 29 January 2013
Council leaders are warning that reforms to the planning system could leave local communities 'bl...
Social investment bank commits £100m to new projects
By Laura Sharman | 15 January 2013
The world's first social investment bank, Big Society Capital (BSC), has committed up to £100m in...
Lewis: 'no excuse' for raising council tax
By Laura Sharman | 07 January 2013
Local government minister, Brandon Lewis, warns councils have 'no excuse' for raising council tax...
Councils urged to reveal nationality of social housing tenants
By Laura Sharman | 03 January 2013
Councils accused of 'covering up' the number of social homes allocated to foreign nationals in a ...
Pickles announces new council tax arrangements
By Laura Sharman | 02 January 2013
Changes to council tax will allow households to spread bill payments over 12 months rather than 10.
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