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Articles by Jamie Hailstone

Sector 'ready to take on Healthwatch' says boss

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 August 2012

Councils are on track to establish the network of local boards which will champion patients' inte...

Call for co-operation to rein in 'chuggers'

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 August 2012

The new chief executive of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) has called for gr...

Bankers come to Mouchel's rescue

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 August 2012

The chief executive of local government contractor Mouchel has claimed the company is a 'stable b...

'No time to relax' for PCCs

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 August 2012

The Police Federation has warned that incoming elected police and crime commissioners must hit th...

Recognise 'key input' of volunteers, councils told

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 August 2012

Charities have called on councils to recognise the key role the voluntary sector can play in help...

Norwich aviation park 'could bring 1,000 jobs'

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 August 2012

Land jointly owned by Norfolk CC and Norwich City Council has been earmarked for a new business a...

New chairman of East Midlands Councils elected

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 July 2012

The new chairman of East Midlands Councils has pledged to help encourage economic growth in the r...

City could close homes to make £3.6m savings

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 July 2012

Bristol City Council meets today (26 July) to discuss plans to close day centres and care homes i...

Town hall staff return in-house for community finance scheme

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 July 2012

Bournemouth Council has announced it is bringing 22 staff back in-house from its controversial pa...

Fears 'Bellwin' will not pay for flood-hit roads

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2012

Councils this week raised concerns that the 'Bellwin' scheme does not include provision for expen...