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Bad election night for LGA group leaders

By MJ Correspondent | 27 May 2014

The local election results are still coming in thick and fast but the implications for the LGA we...

Pickles doubters are 'fools', says LGA's chair-in-waiting

By MJ Correspondent | 27 May 2014

Doubters of Eric Pickles’ talents are ‘fools’, the Labour councillor expected to be the LGA's nex...

CIPFA unveils counter-fraud strategy

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

A proposed new counter-fraud code of practice has been drawn up by the Chartered Institute of Pub...

Pension fund chair raises concerns over consultation delays

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis has been told of a pension fund’s ‘serious concerns’ over...

Newcastle leader outlines fix for 'broken' finance system

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

A solution that can deliver fiscal devolution and fair funding can be found, the leader of Newcas...

CIPFA event spotlights 'vital' internal audit role

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

Councils have been urged to consider the value of internal auditors by a finance expert, as cuts ...

Young people must be given right to review transition plans

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

Councils need to do more to deliver the right for young people in care to request a review of the...

Councils call for new approach to infrastructure

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

District councils have called for Government support to deliver housing.

PPMA: Zero hours have worth

By MJ Correspondent | 22 May 2014

Local authorities have been accused of ‘using the cuts agenda’ to worsen their employees’ conditi...

Experts sound alarm over outsourcing of child services

By MJ Correspondent | 21 May 2014

The row over the outsourcing of children’s services has deepened after 37 academics spoke out abo...