Articles by Jamie Hailstone
Guidance helps clarify EU rules for suppliers
By Jamie Hailstone | 15 December 2011
The Local Government Association (LGA) this week published new guidance designed to help councils...
LGA backs warnings over health reforms
By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011
The LGA has backed a new report warning the Government to wake up to the impact its health reform...
Fears grow as number of homeless rises 13%
By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011
Homeless charities have warned that many families face a bleak Christmas while the number of home...
Big Society still not clear warn MPs
By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2011
A Parliamentary committee has warned that the Government’s flagship Big Society policy lacks clar...
Councils 'must improve financial planning'
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 December 2011
According to a new report by consultants Grant Thornton, councils need to improve their financial...
Homeless households up by 13%
By Jamie Hailstone | 09 December 2011
The number of households declared homeless by councils has risen by 13% since last year, accordin...
Swinney's £34bn Scottish finance deal
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011
The Scottish finance secretary has announced a local government settlement of more than £34bn.
Wokingham BC appoints interim chief
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011
Wokingham BC has appointed Andy Couldrick as its interim chief executive.
Tax hikes face public veto
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2011
Eric Pickles has warned local authorities hoping to increase council tax by more than 3.5% next y...
Mouchel boss admits firm 'must get house in order'
By Jamie Hailstone | 07 December 2011
The new chief executive of troubled support services firm, Mouchel, has admitted the company must...
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