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Masterplan to create 100 000 jobs

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 June 2013

Engineering consultancy Arup has called for the Government to use infrastructure projects to driv...

Welfare reforms driving up rent says London Councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 June 2013

London Councils has warned government plans to reform the welfare system could be driving rents u...

Seventh heaven for North East councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 June 2013

Seven local authorities in the North East agree to establish a combined authority for the region.

Newcastle calls last orders on late night drinking

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 June 2013

Newcastle City Council could become the first local authority in the country to introduce a late ...

Councils rumoured to be facing 10% more cuts

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 June 2013

Councils could face another 10% cut in their budgets in 2015/16 in next week’s Spending Review, a...

Brighton and Hove strike called off

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 June 2013

Binmen at Brighton and Hove City Council have called off their strike, following a meeting with c...

Gap between care home fees and costs is narrowing says survey

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 June 2013

Healthcare expert Laing and Buisson has claimed the gap between council care home fees and operat...

Solihull and Greater Birmingham LEP launch masterplan

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 June 2013

Solihull MBC and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP anounce proposals to create 100,000 new ...

London and North West braced for extra Spending Review cuts

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 June 2013

A leading think-tank has warned that some councils in London and the North West are vulnerable to...

Infrastructure is 'vital' to stimulate economy

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 June 2013

The chief executive of Atkins' UK division has praised the 'cross-party support' in Westminster f...