Articles by Dominic Browne
LGA considers backing energy-switch schemes
By Dominic Browne | 18 October 2012
Local government's energy-switching movement intensifies with 70 new organisations expressing in...
Care system 'rife' with unqualified employees
By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012
A BBC investigation has claimed the social care system in England is rife with unqualified staff.
High street chiefs demand rates freeze
By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012
Retail chiefs have called for the government to freeze local business rates next year, as shops c...
Outrage over move to shift planning controls
By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012
The chairman of an influential Commons committee has slammed government proposals to remove plan...
Home care providers employ underqualified staff
By Dominic Browne | 15 October 2012
A BBC investigation claims the social care system in England is rife with unqualifed staff.
Exclusive: More councils switch on to discounted energy scheme
By Thomas Bridge | 11 October 2012
Local government to establish biggest collective energy-switching venture, with up to 26 councils...
Renegotiation of S106 unnecessary, says LGA
By Dominic Browne | 10 October 2012
The LGA brands the Government plans to help developers renegotiate Section 106 deals prior to Apr...
Pickles acts to halt traveller sites
By Dominic Browne | 08 October 2012
Councils will receive new powers to impose unlimited fines on 'those who ignore planning rules an...
Scottish authority cuts 1300 jobs
By Dominic Browne | 21 September 2012
North Lanarkshire Council, has announced plans to make brutal budget cuts of up to £105m over the...
Pickles backs council energy buying plans
By Dominic Browne | 20 September 2012
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has given his backing to The MJ's 'Power to the People' campaign.
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